A patient with severe chest pain hands you a bottle of nitroglycerin. After reading the label, you determine that the medication expired two months ago. You should:

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Expired medication should not be administered as its efficacy and safety cannot be guaranteed. The best course of action is to withhold the medication and transport the patient to the hospital for appropriate medical management.

A Patient with Severe Chest Pain Hands You a Bottle