The nurse is preparing to administer
adenosine (Adenocard) to a patient who is experiencing an acute episode of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. When giving this medication, which is important to remember?
a. The onset of action occurs in 5 minutes.
b. The medication must be given as a slow intravenous (IV) push.
c. Asystole may occur for a few seconds after administration.
d. The medication has a long half-life, and therefore duration of action is very long.
ANS: C
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