Author Question: A patient is being treated with quinidine to reduce automaticity. The nurse should advocate for a ... (Read 21 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is being treated with quinidine to reduce automaticity. The nurse should advocate for a lower-than-normal dose if the patient has a history of

A) type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
B) primary hypertension.
C) liver disease.
D) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Question 2

A women in preterm labor is being administered magnesium sulfate. The patient develops diminished reflexes and hypermagnesemia. What medication will be administered to this patient?

A) Magnesium gluconate
B) Glucose
C) Sodium bicarbonate
D) Calcium gluconate

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Hepatic impairment increases the plasma half-life of several antidysrhythmic drugs, including quinidine, and patients with hepatic impairment usually receive a reduced dosage.

Answer to Question 2

D