A patient is supplied glyceryl trinitrate spray for exertional chest pain. They ask how to use it when symptoms start while walking to the bus stop.

Question

A patient is supplied glyceryl trinitrate spray for exertional chest pain. They ask how to use it when symptoms start while walking to the bus stop. They also take ramipril and atorvastatin. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Sit down, use one spray under the tongue, and seek emergency help if pain persists

Answer

Store it in the bathroom for rapid access

Answer

Use it each night to prevent cholesterol build-up

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Spray it onto the chest and continue walking

Answer

Swallow two sprays with water before exercise

GTN counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient is supplied glyceryl trinitrate spray for exertional chest pain. They ask how to use it when symptoms start while walking to the bus stop. They also take ramipril and atorvastatin. What would you advise the patient?