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What is the reason that a patient that is complaining of chest pain is given nitroglycerin?
  1. It takes their mind of the chest pain
  2. It dilates the bronchioles making it easier to breath
  3. It dilates the coronary arteries easing blood flow
  4. It dilates the pupils making it easier to see
Explanation
Answer: C - The reason that patients are given nitroglycerin is to dilate the coronary arteries, which in turn lessens the workload on the heart by increasing blood flow.
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