antiarrhythmic

The client on telemetry is showing multifocal PVCs. Which antidysrhythmic medication should the nurse administer?

• Lidocaine.

• Atropine.

• Adenosine

• Epinephrine

client receiving telemetry is exhibiting supraventricular tachycardia. Which antidysrhythmic medication should the nurse administer?

• Lidocaine.

• Atropine.

• Adenosine.

• Epinephrine

The client who is 1-day postoperative open-heart surgery is exhibiting the following strip and has a T 101.6, P 110, R 24, and BP 128/92. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

• Continue to monitor the client and take no intervention.

• Administer acetaminophen

• Administer quinidine sulfate.

• Administer disopyramide

The client is in a code and is exhibiting ventricular fi brillation. Which medication would the nurse prepare to administer? 1. . 2. IVP. 3. . 4.

• Dopamine IV drip

• Amiodarone

• Procainamide IVP

• Dobutamine IV drip

Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer to the client exhibiting the following telemetry strip?

• Adenosine.

• Amiodarone

• Digoxin.

• Dopamine.

The client in a code is in ventricular fi brillation. Which HCP order should the nurse question?

• Administer amiodarone.

• Administer lidocaine.

• Prepare to defi brillate at 360 joules.

• Prepare to insert an external pacemaker.

The client diagnosed with cardiac disease is prescribed amiodarone orally. Which teaching intervention should the nurse implement?

• Notify the HCP of dyspnea, fatigue, and cough. . 4. Explain that this medication may cause the stool to turn black.

• Instruct the client to take the medication prior to going to bed.

• Tell the client not to take the medication if the apical pulse is less than 60 bpm

• . Explain that this medication may cause the stool to turn black.

The nurse is preparing to administer 2 g/500 mL of lidocaine after administering a 100-mg IV bolus to a client with multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Which intervention should the nurse implement?

• Cover the IV bag and tubing with tin foil.

• Monitor the brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) daily

• Hold the lidocaine drip if no PVCs are noted.

• Obtain an infusion pump to administer the medication.