For which dysrhythmia does the nurse anticipate administration of IV atropine (atropine sulfate)?
A. Ventricular tachycardia
B. Symptomatic bradycardia
C. Atrial fibrillation
D. Supraventricular tachycardia
What action must you take for a patient who is prescribed flecainide (Tambocor) 100 mg orally every 12 hours and whose heart rate is 72 beats per minute?
A. Give the drug as prescribed.
B. Give half the prescribed dosage.
C. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
D. Document the heart rate.
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