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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep II

Category - AACN Cardiac Vascular Nursing Practice Test

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A nurse is assisting a physician in treating a patient with ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following drugs should the nurse anticipate that the doctor would prescribe?
  1. Amiodarone
  2. Sodium Bicarbonate
  3. Vitamin K
  4. Dopamine
Explanation
Answer- A - The nurse should anticipate that the doctor would prescribe amiodarone. Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmia agent used for various types of tachyarrhythmias, both ventricular and supraventricular (atrial) arrhythmias. Sodium bicarbonate is indicated for metabolic acidosis; dopamine is used for hypotension.
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