The nurse is administering an intravenous infusion of amiodarone (Cordarone). What should the nurse be aware of?
A) The possible drug–drug interaction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
B) The possible development of very serious cardiac arrhythmias
C) The possible development of peripheral edema
D) The possible development of a fatal renal toxicity
B
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Amiodarone has been associated with a potentially fatal liver toxicity rather than a renal toxicity, ocular abnormalities, and the development of very serious cardiac arrhythmias. Sotalol may have a loss of effectiveness if combined with NSAIDs. Diltiazem is associated with peripheral edema.
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