Case Studies
(LO 10-11) A patient is taking isosorbide ( Isordil ) to treat angina pectoris. What is the patient education you should give this patient? _________________________________________________
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Avoid alcoholic beverages.Identify situations that precipitate attacks requiring use. Take a dose 5 or 10 minutes before an activity known to cause an attack. Side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, and mild headache. Report severe headache, dry, mouth, and blurred vision to the physician; they are symptoms of overdose. Air, heat, and moisture inactivate nitrates. Discard unused tablets after 6 months. Prevent tolerance by removing paste or patch for 8 hours – a “no nitrate” time. If pain occurs during the day, use the nitrate during the day and remove it at night. If pain occurs during the night, use the nitrate during the night.