A client with myocardial ischemia is having frequent PVCs. What medications should the nurse be prepared to administer?
A. Lanoxin
B. Lidocaine
C. Dobutamine
D. Atropine sulfate
B
Lidocaine, a Class IB antiarrhythmic, is the treatment of choice for frequent PVCs.
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