Posted: June 6th, 2017

As an initial step in treating a client with angina, the physician prescribes nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3mg given sublingually. This drug’s principal effects are produced by:

As an initial step in treating a client with angina, the physician prescribes nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3mg given sublingually. This drug’s principal effects are produced by:

1. Antispasmodic effect on the pericardium
2. Causing an increased myocardial oxygen demand
3. Vasodilation of peripheral vasculature
4. Improved conductivity in the myocardium