it's not exactly a hw question. I'm just confused because isn't nitrostat given to pt's with MI or chest pain? Would it be given to a bradycardia pt because it increases cardiac output?
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Nitro may be given with coronary artery spasm and is indicated for chest pain IF the patients B/P will support it. Lidocaine is not given in the presence of bradycardia.
Roxannee
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Why would someone with bradycardia be given nitrostat and lidocaine?