Free PN Psychosocial Integrity practice for 2065 Nclex Questions (NCLEX PN). Answer 1 nursing exam-style questions with rationales, exam mode, and progress trac
Lidocaine is a medication frequently ordered for the client experiencing
Select the best answer.
Explanation:
Lidocaine is used to treat ventricular tachycardia. This medication slowly exerts an antiarrhythmic effect by increasing the electrical stimulation threshold of the ventricles without depressing the force of ventricular contractions. It is not used for atrial arrhythmias; thus, answer A is incorrect. Answers C and D are incorrect because lidocaine does not slow the heart rate, so it is not used for heart block or bradycardia.
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