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j.rubin

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The patient is receiving procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) for treatment of a dysrhythmia. What is the best patient outcome for medication compliance?
 
  1. The patient will take his medication with food.
  2. The patient will take his medication on an empty stomach.
  3. The patient will take his medication as directed, even if he is feeling well.
  4. The patient will monitor his pulse and hold his medication if his pulse is less than 60.

Question 2

The nurse is managing care for a group of patients receiving antidysrhythmic medication. Which assessment data will the nurse report to the physician?
 
  1. Depression, irritability, fatigue, and nausea
  2. Anorexia, insomnia, confusion, and 11 pitting peripheral edema
  3. Low-grade fever, diaphoresis, weakness, and dry mucous membranes
  4. Palpitations, chest pain, weakness, and fatigue



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: It is very important for patients to understand that medication must be taken as directed, even if the patient is feeling well. Procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) drug can be taken on an empty stomach. The beta-adrenergic blocking drugs cause bradycardia, not Group 1A cardiac antiarrhythmic drugs like procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl). Procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) can be taken with food.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Side effects of antidysrhythmic medications include palpitations, chest pain, weakness, and fatigue. Low-grade fever, diaphoresis, weakness, and dry mucous membranes are not side effects of antidysrhythmic medications. Anorexia, insomnia, confusion, and 11 pitting peripheral edema are not side effects of antidysrhythmic medications. Depression, irritability, fatigue, and nausea are not side effects of antidysrhythmic medications.





 

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