The patient recently prescribed quinidine is at highest risk for which common adverse effect?
a. Chills
b. Diarrhea
c. Nausea
d. Rash
ANS: B
Diarrhea is common during initiation of quinidine therapy. Chills, nausea, and rash are not common adverse effects that occur during initiation of quinidine therapy.
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