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LCritchfi

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What should you teach any patient prescribed an antidysrhythmic drug to do every day?
 
  a. Keep accurate intake and output records.
  b. Drink half of a glass of water with each drug.
  c. Check heart rate and blood pressure.
  d. Participate in an aerobic exercise program.

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Why is adenosine (Adenocard) given to a patient rapidly by intravenous (IV) push?
 
  a. If given slowly, the heart rate will dramatically increase.
  b. When given slowly, the drug is eliminated before it can act on the heart.
  c. Slow administration can lead to tissue irritation and IV infiltration.
  d. The drug is given rapidly so that within a minute, second or third doses may be given if needed.


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Madisongo23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


LCritchfi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

tandmlomax84

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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