A nurse assesses the results of a client's complete blood count, ...

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

A nurse assesses the results of a client's complete blood count, observing for agranulocytosis for a client receiving which antiarrhythmic? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Verapamil (Calan)
  B) Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
  C) Sotalol (Betapace)
  D) Quinidine (Quinaglute)
  E) Mexiletine (Mexitil)

Question 2

When discussing class IB antiarrhythmics, which of the following would the nurse identify as an effect? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Shortening of the action potential duration
  B) Depression of cardiac conduction
  C) Prolongation of the action potential
  D) Slowing of repolarization
  E) Increase in cardiac conduction

[TheNamesImani]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Agranulocytosis has been reported with the use of verapamil, quinidine, and mexiletine.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
Class IB antiarrhythmics shorten the action potential and selectively depress cardiac conduction.

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[epscape]

Excellent