A run of three or more PVCs should be called: a. ventricular ...

[rmenurse]

A run of three or more PVCs should be called:
 
  a. ventricular tachycardia.
  b. ventricular fibrillation.
  c. atrial tachycardia.
  d. supra ventricular tachycardia.

Question 2

Which of the following values represents a normal serum lactate level?
 
  a. 0.7 to 2.1 mEq/L
  b. 1.2 to 2.3 mEq/L
  c. 1.7 to 2.1 mEq/L
  d. 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Treatment for atrial fibrillation is similar to the treatment for atrial flutter. However, patient with sustained atrial fibrillation is often treated with anticoagulants or antithrombolytic medications to treat potential blood clot formation, medications to slow the heart rate, and cardioversion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The normal values for these electrolytes are listed in Table 17-3.

[rmenurse]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[kusterl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it