Question

a patient is prescribed nitroglycerin (nitrostat) sl. which of the following is the site of absorption for the medication? in the vagina in the cheek under the surface of the skin under the tongue

Explanation:

The abbreviation SL stands for sub - lingual, which means under the tongue. Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) given SL is absorbed through the mucous membranes under the tongue for rapid onset of action.

Answer:

Under the tongue