A patient in a clinic is experiencing symptoms of a myocardial infarction. The provider instructs nitroglycerin. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
A. Apply the medication to the patient's skin.
B. Place the medication under the patient's tongue.
C. Inject the medication into one of the patient's muscles.
D. Insert the medication into the patient's rectum.
Answer (1)
The correct action for administering nitroglycerin in a myocardial infarction is to place the medication under the patient's tongue. This sublingual route allows for rapid absorption and quick relief of symptoms. Other routes like skin application or injections are not appropriate in this context. ;
