Rapid-acting nitrates are important for all angina patients. Which of the following are true statements about their use?
A) These drugs are useful for immediate symptom relief when the patient is certain it is angina.
B) The dose is one sublingual tablet or spray every 5 minutes until the chest pain goes away.
C) Take one nitroglycerine tablet or spray at the first sign of angina; repeat every 5 minutes for no more than two doses. If chest pain is still not relieved, call 911.
D) All of the above
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