Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is teaching a client about newly prescribed nitroglycerin (NTG) sublingual tablets. Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets should be kept in a dark bottle to protect from light degradation, indicating correct understanding. They dissolve under the tongue, not in the cheek, are taken every 5 minutes for chest pain (up to 3 doses), and standing is not required.