Asked by LisaR Robinson on May 09, 2024
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Ordered: Nitrostat 0.4 mg SL stat,for a patient with chest pain.
Available: 
A)What is the apothecary equivalent unit of measurement, as shown on the label, for 0.4 mg?
B)What instructions must the nurse give the patient before administering a tablet by this route?
Nitrostat
A brand name for nitroglycerin, a medication used to treat chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels.
Apothecary Equivalent
A term used to describe the conversion of measurements used in the apothecary system to those used in the metric system.
Chest Pain
An uncomfortable sensation in the chest that can vary significantly in intensity and can be a symptom of various health conditions, ranging from indigestion to heart attack.
- Validate the safety and accuracy of medication doses that are prepared.
- Implement understanding of medication administration pathways and protocols.
- Demonstrate understanding of units of measurement and their conversions in the context of medication dosing.
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Salma AnayaMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
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b.To hold and dissolve tablet under the tongue.Do not chew.
b.To hold and dissolve tablet under the tongue.Do not chew.
Learning Objectives
- Validate the safety and accuracy of medication doses that are prepared.
- Implement understanding of medication administration pathways and protocols.
- Demonstrate understanding of units of measurement and their conversions in the context of medication dosing.