The nurse is reviewing the classes of antidysrhythmic drugs. Amiodarone is classified on the Vaughan Williams classification as a class III drug, which means it works by which mechanism of action?
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A patient is taking procainamide for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible adverse effect?
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A patient is taking quinidine for the treatment of dysrhythmias. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect of this drug?
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A patient is in the intensive care unit because of an acute myocardial infarction. He is experiencing severe ventricular dysrhythmias. The nurse will prepare to give which drug of choice for this dysrhythmia?
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The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine to a patient who is experiencing an acute episode of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. When giving this medication, which is important to remember?
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