When starting a patient on antidysrhythmic
therapy, the nurse will remember that which problem is a potential adverse effect of any antidysrhythmic drug?
a. Deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Heart failure
d. Dysrhythmias
ANS: D
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