The client receiving high dose long term amiodarone therapy should be monitored every 3-6 months for:
a. tachycardia. c. renal failure.
b. pulmonary toxicity. d. muscle hyper-reflexia.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: An adverse effect of amiodarone is bradycardia.
B Correct: Clients should be monitored every 3-6 months for pulmonary toxicity.
C Incorrect: Renal failure is not an adverse effect of amiodarone.
D Incorrect: An adverse effect of amiodarone is muscle weakness.
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