A client has experienced an episode of ventricular tachycardia while hospitalized for a myocardial infarction
What medication may the nurse expect the client to be prescribed upon discharge that would be for the prevention of recurrent ventricular tachycardia? A. Lidocaine
B. Diltiazem
C. Adenosine
D. Mexiletine
D
The client who has experienced ventricular tachycardia while hospitalized may be prescribed an oral antiarrhythmic, such as mexiletine, for the prevention of recurrent ventricular tachycardia.
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