Multiple Choice
The nurse is teaching a class on dysrhythmias and associated therapy. The nurse asks the class, "Which cardiac dysrhythmia would result in the lowest cardiac output, and what treatment would be effective?" The class best demonstrates understanding by responding that ____ results in the lowest cardiac output, and treatment includes ____.
A) atrial flutter; lidocaine
B) tachycardia; atropine
C) first-degree heart block; verapamil [Calan]
D) ventricular fibrillation; defibrillation
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