Mary Urbieta, a 56-year-old male with a history of ESRD, CAD, and CHF (EF 20-25%), was admitted to the hospital with Hypotension and NSTEMI. Upon discharge he was placed on a Full Code status, a renal diet (FDI), and walking as tolerated, and was instructed to avoid grapefruit unless MD instructs otherwise. His BP was 66/30 after 5.5 liters were removed, and rose to 73/40 after 1 liter of NS was given. Labs showed WBC 5, TnI 0.37, CK 153, CKMB 8.2, and EKG NSR, 1st deg AVB, LAE, LVH, old TWI in 1, L, V5, V6, more pronounced ST dep in V5 than 6/4, and CXR R pl effusion, CMG. Ischemia was managed with medical management with Asa, Beta Blocker, Imdur, Zocor, NTG PRN, and a PET scan was ordered to assess for viable myocardium and ischemia. The results showed a small region of myocardial scar/hibernation along with mild residual stress induced peri-infarct ischemia in the distal LAD distribution and moderate global LV systolic dysfunction, essentially unchanged from his prior study of February 2003. A BNP was sent and pending, and an echo revealed EF 30% and mod AI. He was placed on Acetysalicylic Acid 325 mg PO QD, Colace (Docusate Sodium) 100 mg PO BID, Enalapril Maleate 10 mg PO BID, NPH Humulin Insulin 2 units QAM; 3 units QPM SC 2 units QAM 3 units QPM, NTG 1/150 (Nitroglycerin 1/150 (0.4 mg)) 1 tab SL q5min x 3 PRN chest pain, Zocor (Simvastatin) 40 mg PO QHS, on order for Nephrocaps PO (ref #12327843), Potentially Serious Interaction Simvastatin & Niacin, Vit. B-3 Reason for override: home regimen, Imdur (Isosorbide Mononit.(SR)) 30 mg PO QD, Nephrocaps (Nephro-Vit RX) 2 tab PO QD, Nexium (Esomeprazole) 20 mg PO QD, Toprol XL (Metoprolol (Sust. Rel.)) 200 mg PO QHS, Persantine and viability cardiac PET scan 5/19/04, and SQ heparin for DVT prophylaxis. He was alerted to the Definite Allergy (or Sensitivity) to ACE Inhibitors. Follow-up appointments were made with the cardiologist, primary care physician, and Dr Alan Mcratt, and the family was called to stress the importance of follow up with the cardiologist, Dr Ivrin, and to adhere to dietary restrictions, fluid intake, and medications.
What is the patient's current dose does the patient take of her ntg 1/150 ( nitroglycerin 1/150 ( 0.4 mg ) )
NTG 1/150 (Nitroglycerin 1/150 (0.4 mg)) 1 tab SL q5min x 3 PRN chest pain,