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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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A patient in the coronary care unit with atrial fibrillation has been prescribed verapamil 5mg IV. What is a required item that should be at the bedside of the patient?
  1. Oxygen
  2. Cardiac monitor
  3. BP apparatus
  4. Pulse oximeter
Explanation
Answer- B - The required item for a patient of atrial fibrillation is a cardiac monitor. The nurse should understand that this patient is unstable. As prescribed by the physician, verapamil is to be administered. This medication is a calcium channel blocker to treat atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation. The patient should be placed on cardiac monitor to check his/her response to the drug.
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