Why are antiarrhythmic medications required in the treatment of shock?
A) To prevent serious cardiac dysrhythmias
B) All patient with shock have serious cardiac dysrhythmias
C) They are not required
D) To stabilize cardiac afterload
Ans: B
Feedback: Multiple factors, such as hypoxemia, electrolyte imbalances, and acid–base imbalances, contribute to serious cardiac dysrhythmias in all patients with shock. Antiarrhythmic medications are required to stabilize the heart rate. Option A is incorrect; antiarrhythmic medications treat dysrhythmias, they don't prevent them. Option C is incorrect; they are required. Option D is incorrect; antiarrhythmic drugs do not stabilize cardiac afterload.
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