// PARAMEDIC Question · Cardiology
A patient with a possible STEMI has a systolic BP of 90 mmHg. Nitrates are:
A. Indicated to reduce afterload
B. Contraindicated due to hypotensionCorrect
C. Given at a lower dose
D. Given only if morphine is unavailable
// Rationale
Nitrates are contraindicated in hypotension or suspected right ventricular infarction because they worsen preload.