An antiarrhythmic drug that should be avoided in elderly patients because of its major toxicities is:
A) lidocaine
B) quinidine
C) disopyramide
D) diltiazem
C) disopyramide
Disopyramide (Norpace) should be avoided in elderly patients because of its major toxicities. Treating elderly patients who have arrhythmias is challenging because of their clearances of certain drugs, changes in hemodynamic reserve, severe coronary disease, and electrolyte disturbances.
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A) document B) form C) text box D) data sheet E) list
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A) 6 B) 10 C) 12 D) 15
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A. breach of duty B. breach of contract C. delayed treatment D. abandonment E. neglect