A client with myocardial ischemia is having frequent early, wide ventricular complexes seen on the cardiac monitor. Which medication does the nurse administer?
a. Lanoxin (Digoxin)
b. Amiodarone (Cordarone)
c. Dobutamine (Dobutamine)
d. Atropine sulfate (Atropisol)
B
Early, wide ventricular complexes are premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Amiodarone, an antidysrhythmic, is the treatment of choice for frequent PVCs. The other medications are not appropriate for this condition.
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