A 44-year-old male is experiencing chest pain. He has a history of angina and is prescribed nitroglycerin, which he has not taken yet. He is also taking another medication. Which of the following contraindicates the administration of nitroglycerin?

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Levitra is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. Taking nitroglycerin with Levitra can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure, therefore, it is contraindicated to administer nitroglycerin to a patient who is taking Levitra. Coumadin, Methadone, and Albuterol do not contraindicate the administration of nitroglycerin.

A 44-Year-Old Male Is Experiencing Chest Pain