The Physician Orders a Potassium Channel Blocker for a Client

question 20

Multiple Choice

The physician orders a potassium channel blocker for a client.Which medication would the nurse anticipate the physician to order?

• A)Amiodarone (Cordarone)
• B)Acebutolol (Sectral)
• C)Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
• D)Mexiletine (Mexitil)

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