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 Donald is experiencing chest pain when he gardens, golfs and when he walks for long periods of time. After undergoing a thorough physical examination, including cardiac catheterization, Donald’s medication is changed to a prescription for extended-release nitroglycerin capsules, 6.5 mg, three times a day. He also has a prescription for 0.4-mg sublingual nitroglycerin tablets to take as needed for chest pain.Â
1. Donald asks you, “Why do I have two prescriptions for the same drug? It doesn’t make sense to me!” What is the best answer to his question?
 2. Two days after he begins the nitroglycerin, Donald calls the office and says, “I’m having awful headaches. What is wrong?” What is the best explanation, and what can he do about the headaches?
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PNM 300