Which is a life-threatening dysrhythmia that is often treated with lidocaine (Xylocaine)?
a. Atrial flutter
b. Ventricular fibrillation
c. Atrial tachycardia
d. Ventricular bradycardia
ANS: B
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) is used in the treatment of life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias.
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