Which antidysrhythmic drug is used to suppress the PVCs and recurrent tachycardia?
a. Adenosine
b. Bretylium
c. Atropine
d. Lidocaine
ANS: D
If lidocaine is contraindicated, then procainamide is used to suppress PVCs and tachycardia that is recurrent. Hypotension may occur if the infusion is too rapid.
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