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EMT-Basic NREMT®

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Pharmacology

Pharma: Contraindications

Nitroglycerin: recent PDE-5 use

How this exercise works

Each prompt lists a medication and patient context. Answer YES if EMT-Basic protocol allows administration, NO if a contraindication or scope limit applies.

Fundamental concept

When protocol medications must be withheld because patient factors create unacceptable risk at the basic level.

Read: EMT-Basic Medication Contraindications →

Scenario

48-year-old with chest pain. Patient took tadalafil (Cialis) 12 hours ago. BP 118/74. Safe to assist with nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin

48-year-old with chest pain. Patient took tadalafil (Cialis) 12 hours ago. BP 118/74. Safe to assist with nitroglycerin?

Safe to give? Tap your answer.