Nitroglycerin MAX dose can be delivered as which forms?

Nitroglycerin MAX dose can be delivered as which forms?

• A. 1.2 mg
• B. 1-2 inches
• C. None of the above
• D. Both 1.2 mg and 1-2 inches of paste

Answer: (D)

Nitroglycerin dosing in EMS allows the same maximum single-dose amount to be reached with different delivery methods. A common sublingual tablet dose is 0.4 mg per tablet, and the largest single dose people administer is 1.2 mg (three tablets). Nitro paste is dosed by length of paste on the skin, with 1 to 2 inches representing the maximum per dose. Since both forms are used to deliver the same overall amount in a single administration, the maximum dose can be given as either 1.2 mg via tablet or 1–2 inches of paste.

Nitroglycerin dosing in EMS allows the same maximum single-dose amount to be reached with different delivery methods. A common sublingual tablet dose is 0.4 mg per tablet, and the largest single dose people administer is 1.2 mg (three tablets). Nitro paste is dosed by length of paste on the skin, with 1 to 2 inches representing the maximum per dose. Since both forms are used to deliver the same overall amount in a single administration, the maximum dose can be given as either 1.2 mg via tablet or 1–2 inches of paste.