A 62-year-old with suspected ACS has chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin and takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. What is the recommendation re...

Question

A 62-year-old with suspected ACS has chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin and takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. What is the recommendation regarding nitrates?

Accepted Answer

Avoid nitrates within 24 hours of sildenafil use

Answer

Continue nitrates without concern

Answer

Avoid nitrates within 72 hours of sildenafil use

Answer

Switch to NSAIDs for pain

Answer

Give IV nitroprusside instead

ACS-PDE‑5 Interaction with Nitrates — PSA MCQ

A 62-year-old with suspected ACS has chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin and takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. What is the recommendation regarding nitrates?