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Pharma — Assist or Not

Chest pain — hypotensive

Scenario

70-year-old with crushing chest pain. BP 78/48, pale and diaphoretic. Has prescribed nitroglycerin. Should you assist?

Nitroglycerin

70-year-old with crushing chest pain. BP 78/48, pale and diaphoretic. Has prescribed nitroglycerin. Should you assist?

Should you assist with this medication per protocol?