The patient is receiving procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) for treatment of a dysrhythmia. What is the best patient outcome for medication compliance?
1. The patient will take his medication with food.
2. The patient will take his medication on an empty stomach.
3. The patient will take his medication as directed, even if he is feeling well.
4. The patient will monitor his pulse and hold his medication if his pulse is less than 60.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: It is very important for patients to understand that medication must be taken as directed, even if the patient is feeling well. Procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) drug can be taken on an empty stomach. The beta-adrenergic blocking drugs cause bradycardia, not Group 1A cardiac antiarrhythmic drugs like procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl). Procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) can be taken with food.
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