Exam 26: Antidysrhythmic Drugs

Which instructions are appropriate for the nurse to give a patient who is taking an antidysrhythmic drug? (Select all that apply.) (Indicate your answer with small letters,and a comma followed by a space [e.g.,a,b,c,d]).

What should be monitored closely in a patient who is taking Class IV antidysrhythmics?

Which medication can cause a systemic lupus erythematosus-like syndrome in about 30% of patients?

What is the drug of choice for acute ventricular dysrhythmias associated with myocardial infarction (MI)?

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient receiving antidysrhythmics?

The nurse needs to administer adenosine (Adenocard)to a patient who is experiencing an acute episode of PSVT.What important information should the nurse remember when giving this medication?

The Vaughan Williams classification categorizes amiodarone as a Class III drug.How does this drug work?

A patient has been started on lidocaine (Xylocaine).The nurse will monitor the patient for which adverse effect of this drug?

Which is an adverse effect associated with the use of procainamide (Procan SR)?

A patient will be discharged on quinidine sulphate (Apo-Quin-G)extended-release tablets for the treatment of ventricular ectopy.What important information should the nurse give the patient about this medication?