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JMatthes

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of these drugs is MOST commonly used to treat premature ventricular contractions?
 
  a. atropine c. Lasix
  b. digoxin d. lidocaine hydrochloride

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During a physical examination, the fetal heart rate is considered to be tachycardia. How many beats per minute would the nurse expect to hear?
 
  a. 60 to 90 c. 110 to 160
  b. 91 to 100 d. 170 to 180


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Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Ventricular dysrhythmias are life-threatening and include premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), and ventricular asystole. PVCs are most commonly associated with coronary artery disease and are treated with medications, such as lidocaine hydrochloride and oxygen.

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Normal fetal heart rate is 110 to 160 bpm: above 160 bpm is tachycardia, below 110 bpm is bradycardia.


JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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