A critical care nurse is well aware that amiodarone (Cordarone) is normally reserved for use in patients with life-threatening dysrhythmias. In some cases, however, low-dose amiodarone may be used to prevent recurrence of
A) atrial fibrillation.
B) angina pectoris.
C) ventricular hypertrophy.
D) mitral valve regurgitation.
A
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Low-dose amiodarone may be a pharmacologic choice for preventing recurrent atrial fibrillation after electrical or pharmacologic conversion. Potassium channel blockers are not used to prevent valvular disorders, ventricular hypertrophy, or angina.
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