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09madisonrousseau09 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is diagnosed with acute supraventricular tachycardia, and a critical care nurse is contributing to his plan of care.

Which of the following class IV calcium channel blockers is exclusively administered to treat acute supraventricular tachycardia? A) Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)
B) Chlorambucil (Leukeran)
C) Diltiazem (Cardizem)
D) Midazolam hydrochloride

Question 2

A patient who was frequently homeless over the past several years has begun a drug regimen consisting solely of isoniazid (INH). What is this patient's most likely diagnosis?

A) Active tuberculosis
B) Latent tuberculosis
C) Mycobacterium avium complex
D) Human immunodeficiency virus

ergserg · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Diltiazem is administered intravenously to treat acute supraventricular tachycardia. Bethanechol is used to treat neurogenic bladder. Chlorambucil (Leukeran) is an antineoplastic agent used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Midazolam hydrochloride is administered to reduce anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Although use of INH by itself for treatment of latent TB is appropriate, use with other anti-TB drugs is essential for treatment of active TB. INH would not be used exclusively in the treatment of HIV or MAC.