The only calcium channel blockers that have antidysrhythmic properties are verapamil and diltiazem. The nurse is especially cautious administering either of these drugs to a patient who takes digoxin because of the increased risk of
a. AV block.
b. supraventricular tachycardia.
c. sinus tachycardia.
d. ventricular tachycardia.
A
Both calcium channel blockers and digoxin reduce AV conduction
Sinus bradycardia, rather than any type of tachycardia, is more apt to occur if either a calcium channel blocker or digoxin is given.
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