Pharmacology Exam #3 - McFadden (Chapters 25-35 NCLEX QUESTIONS) and answers 2024

A patient is receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine) by continuous intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse understands this medication is prescribed for what condition? A. Atrial fibrillation B. Sinus bradycardia C. First-degree heart block D. Ventricular dysrhythmias - ANSWER-D. 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. Administer it as a fast IV push. B. Assess for burning sensation at the IV site. C. Monitor the infusion site for hematoma. D. Flush the IV catheter with normal saline. - ANSWER-A. 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. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice. B. Remind the patient to change positions slowly. C. Advise t