A Patient Is in the Emergency Department with a New

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is in the emergency department with a new onset of rapid-rate atrial fibrillation, and the nurse is preparing a continuous infusion. Which drug is most appropriate for this dysrhythmia?

• A) Diltiazem (Cardizem)
• B) Atenolol (Tenormin)
• C) Lidocaine
• D) Adenosine (Adenocard)

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Definitions:

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An Italian Baroque artist known for his vibrant frescoes and paintings, often by his nickname Baciccio.

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