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student77

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The nurse is caring for a patient on the cardiac unit with a history of atrial flutter. The nurse understands that the patient may be treated with which drug?
 
  a. Procainamide (Procanbid)
  b. Atropine
  c. Lidocaine
  d. Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 2

Clomiphene 50 mg is prescribed for an infertile woman. The woman has amenorrhea. How would the nurse instruct the patient to take the medication?
 
  a. Wait until your next period to begin the drug.
  b. Take all five tablets at once.
  c. Take three tablets on day 1; two tablets on day 2; and one tablet on day 3.
  d. Take 1 tablet each day for 5 consecutive days.


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annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Digoxin (Lanoxin) may be used to slow the ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
Procainamide, atropine, and lidocaine are not indicated for atrial flutter.

Answer to Question 2

d


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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