A client is receiving procainamide hydrochloride for treatment of a dysrhythmia. Which of the following would indicate the client is adhering to the medication instruction provided?
1. The client will take the medication with food.
2. The client will monitor the pulse and not take the medication if the pulse is less than 60.
3. The client will take the medication as directed, even when feeling well.
4. The client will take the medication on an empty stomach.
3. The client will take the medication as directed, even when feeling well.
Rationale:
It is very important for clients to understand that medication must be taken as directed, even if the client is feeling well. Procainamide hydrochloride can be taken on an empty stomach. The beta-adrenergic blocking drugs cause bradycardia, not Group 1A cardiac antiarrhythmic drugs like procainamide hydrochloride. Procainamide hydrochloride can be taken with food.
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