Following administration of nitroglycerin to a man with crushing chest pressure, he experiences a significant increase in his heart rate. This is MOST likely the result of:

A) a cardiac dysrhythmia.
B) preexisting hypertension.
C) a drop in blood pressure.
D) coronary vasoconstriction.

Answer: C) a drop in blood pressure.

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