Author Question: The nurse is caring for a cardiac client who has developed a lupus erythematosus-like syndrome. The ... (Read 26 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is caring for a cardiac client who has developed a lupus erythematosus-like syndrome. The nurse anticipates that the client is taking:

a. quinidine. c. lidocaine.
b. procainamide. d. dopamine.

Question 2

When monitoring a client taking quinidine, the nurse assesses for manifestations of:

a. tinnitus and vertigo. c. bradycardia and hypotension.
b. hypertension and tachycardia. d. constipation and nausea.

sokh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of quinidine.
B Correct: This is an adverse effect of procainamide.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of lidocaine.
D Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of dopamine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: These are manifestations of cinchonism, a hypersensitivity syndrome of quinidine.
B Incorrect: Quinidine may cause hypotension.
C Incorrect: Quinidine may cause tachycardia.
D Incorrect: Quinidine may cause diarrhea.