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NREMT Advanced EMT Practice Test #3

Category - EMT-I/99

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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?
  1. Nitroglycerin
  2. Oxygen
  3. Diazepam
  4. 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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