What previous medication use should be reported before administering nitroglycerin?

Before administering nitroglycerin, it's crucial to report the use of Revatio, which is a brand name for sildenafil. This medication is used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension by enhancing blood flow. Revatio and nitroglycerin both have vasodilatory effects, which means they can widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure. When taken together, they can lead to significant hypotension (a dangerously low blood pressure), increasing the risk of adverse effects and complications in the patient.

In contrast, insulin, albuterol, and oral glucose do not have this contraindication with nitroglycerin. Insulin is used for managing blood sugar levels in diabetes, albuterol is a bronchodilator for asthma or COPD, and oral glucose is aimed at treating hypoglycemia. While these medications are important to consider in the overall context of a patient's medical history, they do not pose the same risk of critical interactions with nitroglycerin as Revatio does.