The client is receiving milrinone (Primacor). Which side effect is potentially life-threatening for this drug?
1. Ventricular dysrhythmia
2. Hypokalemia
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Angioedema
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The most serious adverse effect of milrinone is ventricular dysrhythmia, which can occur in more than 1 of every 10 patients taking the drug. The patient's ECG should be monitored continuously during the infusion of the drug.
Rationale 2: Hypokalemia is a side effect of loop and thiazide diuretics.
Rationale 3: Hyperkalemia is a side effect of ACE inhibitors.
Rationale 4: Angioedema is a side effect of ACE inhibitors.
Global Rationale: The most serious adverse effect of milrinone is ventricular dysrhythmia, which can occur in more than 1 of every 10 patients taking the drug. The patient's ECG should be monitored continuously during the infusion of the drug. Hypokalemia a side effect of loop and thiazide diuretics. Hyperkalemia is a side effect of ACE inhibitors. Angioedema is a side effect of ACE inhibitors.
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