Esophageal disorders Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 55-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department with acute onset chest pain for the past 30 minutes. The pain started suddenly during dinner. The patient describes the pain as crushing substernal pain and rates it as 8/10. She recalls a few occasions of similar pain episodes but did not seek treatment because she thought it would pass. Medical history is significant for smoking 1 pack per day for 30 years. The patient has not noticed any relation to specific foods and does not have any reflux symptoms. The patient took her partner’s sublingual nitroglycerin pill before the ambulance arrival, which provided partial relief. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 90/min, and blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. ECG is performed and shows normal sinus rhythm with no significant ST-changes. A barium swallow is performed and is shown below:

An X-ray shows the neck and upper torso with a contrast medium highlighting the esophagus. The esophagus appears constricted in the upper portion and irregular further down.

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The patient is subsequently provided with a medication that enhances smooth muscle relaxation. Which of the following medications was most likely provided? 

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