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bobbysung

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A patient is in the intensive care unit because of an acute myocardial infarction.
 
  He is experiencing severe ventricular dysrhythmias. The nurse will prepare to give which drug of choice for this dysrhythmia?
  a. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
  b. Verapamil (Calan)
  c. Amiodarone (Cordarone)
  d. Adenosine (Adenocard)

Question 2

A patient will be discharged on quinidine
 
  sulfate (Quinidex) extended-release tablets for the treatment of ventricular ectopy. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan?
  a. The medication should be stopped once the cardiac symptoms subside.
  b. Signs of cinchonism, such as tinnitus, loss of hearing, or slight blurring of vision, may occur.
  c. It is important to use sunscreen products when outside because of increased photosensitivity.
  d. If any tablet or capsule is visible in the stool, contact the prescriber immediately.


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cdmart10

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


bobbysung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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