A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe heart failure. Milrinone (Primacor) is administered IV. For what adverse effect should the patient be assessed?
A) Hypertension
B) Bradycardia
C) Atrial dysrhythmias
D) Lethargy
C
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Dose-limiting adverse effects of the drugs include tachycardia, atrial or ventricular dysrhythmias, and hypotension. Hypertension, bradycardia, and lethargy are not adverse effects of milrinone.
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