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GTN spray counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsGTN spray counsellingGPhC CRA

A man with stable angina is supplied glyceryl trinitrate spray for the first time and asks what to do during chest pain. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Stop, sit down and use one spray under the tongue

GTN spray is used sublingually during angina while resting, with escalation if pain persists. This makes stop, sit down and use one spray under the tongue the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS