What are the physiologic effects of nitroglycerin when given to a patient with suspected cardiac-related chest pain?

A. Vascular smooth muscle contraction and increased venous return
B. Vascular smooth muscle relaxation and coronary artery dilation
C. Coronary artery dilation and increased systemic vascular resistance
D. Decreased venous pooling of blood and coronary vasoconstriction

Ans: B. Vascular smooth muscle relaxation and coronary artery dilation

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