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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

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You are aiding a patient who is having chest pains and has never used nitroglycerin before. What is the first drug to be given in managing chest pain?

Nitroglycerin
Oxygen
Diazepam
Naloxone

Explanation

Answer - B - A patient suffering from chest pain should always first be treated with oxygen. An IV should be established prior to the administration of nitroglycerin for a patient who has never received the drug before, just in case the patient has an adverse reaction to the medication and requires immediate fluids.

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