A client is prescribed quinidine for the treatment of malaria. The nurse understands that this medication also is:
a. a laxative. c. an antiviral.
b. an antacid. d. an antiarrhythmic.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Quinidine is not a laxative.
B Incorrect: Quinidine is not an antacid.
C Incorrect: Quinidine is not an antiviral.
D Correct: Quinidine is an antiarrhythmic agent.
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