When starting a patient on antidysrhythmic
therapy, the nurse will remember that which problem is a potential adverse effect of any antidysrhythmic drug?
a. Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Heart failure
d. Dysrhythmias
Question 2
A patient has been started on therapy of a
continuous infusion of lidocaine after receiving a loading dose of the drug. The nurse will monitor the patient for which adverse effect?
a. Drowsiness
b. Nystagmus
c. Dry mouth
d. Convulsions