A 52-year-old patient is going home with NitroMist (nitroglycerine translingual spray). How should the patient be taught to take this medication?
A) Shake canister, spray in mouth, and rinse with glass of water 5 min after administration.
B) Roll canister between hands and spray on tongue.
C) Inhale as the medication is being sprayed into the mouth.
D) Lift the tongue and spray under the tongue.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct way to take NitroMist is to lift the tongue and spray the medication under the tongue. This allows for the medication to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and can lead to faster relief of symptoms related to angina or heart failure. It is important to not inhale the medication or rinse the mouth after administration to ensure optimal absorption. Rolling the canister between hands and spraying on tongue is not an appropriate method of administration for NitroMist.

A 52-Year-Old Patient Is Going Home with NitroMist (Nitroglycerine Translingual