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A patient with ventricular arrhythmias is receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine). For which of the fol-lowing adverse effects should the health care provider periodically assess the client?
 
  a. Drowsiness, confusion, and stinging at the injection site
  b. Nystagmus, ataxia, and slurred speech
  c. Dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention
  d. Lightheadedness, dizziness, and nausea

Question 2

A patient is experiencing severe refractory ventricular arrhythmias. Select the drug that would be most appropriate to use at this time.
 
  a. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
  b. Propranolol (Inderal)
  c. Flecainide (Tambocor)
  d. Phenytoin (Dilantin)


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

ANS: A
The most common adverse effects of lidocaine are drowsiness, confusion, and stinging at the in-jection site.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Flecainide is a class IC drug used to manage severe refractory ventricular arrhythmias.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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