CH. 25:
Antidysrhythmic
Drugs
NCLEX(answers)
A patient is receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine) by
continuous intravenous (IV) infusion. The
nurse understands this medication is
prescribed for what condition?
A. Ventricular dysrhythmias
B. Sinus bradycardia
C. Atrial fibrillation
D. First-degree heart block
A. Ventricular dysrhythmias
The nurse is reviewing the protocol for
administration of IV adenosine (Adenocard).
, What is the MOST important nursing
intervention to remember when giving this
medication?
A. Monitor the infusion site for hematoma.
B. Assess for burning sensation at the IV site.
C. Flush the IV catheter with normal saline.
D. Administer it as a fast IV push.
D. Administer it as a fast IV push.
To prevent the occurrence of cinchonism in a
patient prescribed quinidine (Quindex), which
instruction is MOST important for the nurse
to provide for this patient?
A. Increase dietary intake of potassium.
B. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.
C. Advise the patient to wear sunscreen
every day.
D. Remind the patient to change positions
slowly.
B. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.
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