When reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed a cardiotonic, which condition would lead the nurse to contact the primary health care provider because the drug is contraindicated for use? Select all that apply
A) Digitalis toxicity
B) Hypertension
C) Cardiac tamponade
D) Hypotension
E) Ventricular tachycardia
Ans: A, C, E
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The cardiotonics are contraindicated in the presence of digitalis toxicity and in clients with known drug hypersensitivity, ventricular tachycardia, cardiac tamponade, restrictive cardiomyopathy, or AV block.
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