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Question #: 45
Topic #: 2
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"You are dispatched to a 50-year old male patient who is having extreme chest pain. Of the following, which is a contraindication to administer nitro? "

  • A. The patient has prescription
  • B. Medical direction approves
  • C. The patient has a systolic BP of > 100
  • D. The patient has a systolic BP of
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
Because Nitro is a Vasodilator it should not be administered to a patient with a systolic blood pressure of below 100, because it may cause their blood pressure to drop to a dangerous level

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Tio97
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The answer is D. nitro is contraindicated for patient with systolic BP less than 100. Nitro is a Vasodilator it should not be administered to a patient with a systolic blood pressure of below 100, because it may cause their blood pressure to drop to a dangerous level
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