One of the expected side effects of administering nitroglycerin is:
A. Hypertension
B. Bradycardia
C. Apnea
D. A drop in blood pressure
Ans: D. A drop in blood pressure
Side effects include headache, a drop in blood pressure and change in the pulse rate as the body compensates for the changes in blood vessel size. Nitroglycerin does not cause bradycardia, hypotension or apnea.
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