A nurse assesses the results of a client's complete blood count, observing for agranulocytosis for a client receiving which antiarrhythmic? Select all that apply
A) Verapamil (Calan)
B) Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
C) Sotalol (Betapace)
D) Quinidine (Quinaglute)
E) Mexiletine (Mexitil)
Ans: A, D, E
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Agranulocytosis has been reported with the use of verapamil, quinidine, and mexiletine.
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