A Patient Reports Recurrent Chest Pain That Occurs Regardless of Activity

A patient reports recurrent chest pain that occurs regardless of activity and is not relieved by rest. The provider administers a nitroglycerin tablet which does not relieve the discomfort. What is the next action?

A) Administer a second nitroglycerin tablet.
B) Give the patient a beta blocker medication.
C) Prescribe a calcium channel blocker mediation.
D) Start aspirin therapy and refer the patient to a cardiologist.