The nurse provides teaching for a patient who has a ventricular dysrhythmia who is prescribed acebutolol (Spectral) 200 mg twice daily. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "Diuretics may decrease the effectiveness of this drug."
b. "Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting indicate a severe reaction."
c. "I should eat fruits and vegetables to increase potassium intake."
d. "I should not stop taking this drug abruptly to avoid palpitations."
ANS: D
Patients who stop taking this drug abruptly can experience palpitations. Diuretics do not decrease drug effectiveness. Dizziness and nausea and vomiting are common side effects.
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