A Patient Is Taking Amiodarone (Cordarone)for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Begins

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking amiodarone (Cordarone) for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and begins to complain of dizziness.What will the nurse instruct the patient to do?

• A) Discontinue the medication immediately.
• B) Decrease the medication dosage for 1 week,and then resume the original order.
• C) Change positions slowly.
• D) Increase the dosage per healthcare provider directions.

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