Which of the following is important for the nurse to remember when administering quinidine (Quinaglute) orally? Select all that apply
A) Quinidine can be administered with food to decrease GI upset.
B) Quinidine can cause auditory adverse reactions.
C) Quinidine can be crushed or chewed.
D) Normal quinidine levels are between 7 and 10 mcg/mL.
E) Quinidine levels must be monitored during therapy.
Ans: A, B, E
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Quinidine can be administered with food to decrease GI upset and can cause ringing in the ears and hearing loss. Levels should be monitored during therapy to reduce the risk of quinidine toxicity. Quinidine should not be crushed or chewed, and normal quinidine levels are less than 6 mcg/mL.
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