The client has a dysrhythmia, and is started on a calcium channel blocker. What is the rationale for why this client is being treated with this type of medication?
1. Is not a candidate for an ICD
2. Will have fewer side effects
3. Has anatrial dysrhythmia
4. Will respond quicker
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Rationale 1: ICDs are used as nonpharmacological interventions for treatment of dysrhythmias.
Rationale 2: Side effects will vary, including headache, constipation, hypotension, and bradycardia.
Rationale 3: Only a limited number of calcium channel blockers have been approved for dysrhythmias, and they are only effective against atrial dysrhythmias.
Rationale 4: The response time would be quick with any pharmacological treatment.
Global Rationale: Only a limited number of calcium channel blockers have been approved for dysrhythmias, and they are only effective against atrial dysrhythmias. ICDs are used as nonpharmacological interventions for treatment of dysrhythmias. Side effects for CCBs will vary, including headache, constipation, hypotension, and bradycardia. The response time would be quick with any pharmacological treatment.
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