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laurencescou

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After an acute myocardial infarction, a 59-year-old patient develops a new dysrhythmia. Antidysrhythmic drugs, such as beta blockers, are first-line treatment for:
 
  a. supraventricular tachycardia.
  b. ventricular premature beats.
  c. atrial flutter.
  d. atrial fibrillation.

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Select the expected outcomes associated with the administration of digoxin. You may select more than one answer.
 
  a. Increased heart rate
  b. Decreased heart rate
  c. Slowed cardiac conduction speed
  d. Decreased blood pressure
  e. Strengthened cardiac contractions


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gstein359

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

b

Answer to Question 2

b, c,


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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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