Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question

The nurse has taught a client newly prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for acute angina. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?

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Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be taken every 5 minutes (up to 3 doses) for chest pain, not every 2 minutes, to avoid overdose.