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nummyann

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Procainamide was prescribed for a patient who has ventricular tachycardia. Which adverse actions of this medication should the nurse explain to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Anorexia
  b. Hypotension
  c. Flushness in the face
  d. Cool hands
  e. Headache

Question 2

Which symptoms exhibited by a patient taking quinidine indicate toxicity? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Headache and lightheadedness
  b. Fever and vertigo
  c. Tinnitus, nausea, and vomiting
  d. Arthralgia
  e. Hypoglycemia


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

ANS: A, B
Procainamide may cause anorexia and severe hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Patients with toxic effects of quinidine (cinchonism) will complain of tinnitus, lightheadedness, headache, fever, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.


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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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