Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Practice Exam

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Sublingual nitroglycerin is primarily used for which condition?

Hyperlipidemia
Angina
Hypertension
Coagulation

The correct answer is: Angina

Sublingual nitroglycerin is primarily used for angina because it functions as a rapid-acting vasodilator that alleviates chest pain associated with reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Angina is characterized by episodes of chest pain, which occur when the heart does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. By relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels, nitroglycerin increases blood flow to the heart, providing quick relief from these painful symptoms. In contrast, hyperlipidemia refers to high levels of lipids in the blood and is typically managed with different types of medications that target cholesterol levels, rather than with nitroglycerin. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, involves sustained elevated pressure in the arteries, generally treated with antihypertensive medications that act over a longer duration. Coagulation issues involve the blood’s ability to clot, which is managed with anticoagulants rather than vasodilators like nitroglycerin.