A patient is in the emergency department with
a new onset of rapid-rate atrial fibrillation, and the nurse is preparing a continuous infusion. Which drug is most appropriate for this dysrhythmia?
a. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
b. Atenolol (Tenormin)
c. Lidocaine
d. Adenosine (Adenocard)
ANS: A
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