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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. The nurse should include which of the following in the education?

Check your skin for increased bruising

Missing 1 dose of medication is not a risk

The client may develop hypothyroidism.

Hypertension is not a risk factor

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Rationale:

A. This is important because AFib can lead to blood clots, which may cause bruising or other skin changes.

B. Missing doses of medication can increase the risk of complications in atrial fibrillation.

C. Hypothyroidism is not directly related to AFib. Therefore, this information is not relevant for AFib education.

D. Hypertension is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Amiodarone administration is used for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) that is unresponsive to cardioversion.

B. Synchronized Cardioversion is used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter (AFL), and unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT).

C. Epinephrine administration is part of the ACLS algorithm for the treatment of VF and pulseless VT. It is given after defibrillation.

D. Defibrillation is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT).

A. Tenormin (Atenolol) B. Heparin C. Keflex (Cephalexin) D. Hold all medications

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Tenormin (Atenolol) is a beta-blocker that reduces the heart rate and may affect the results of the stress test. Therefore, it should be held the morning of the test.

B. Heparin is an anticoagulant and is not typically held before a stress test.

C. Keflex (Cephalexin) is an antibiotic and is not typically held before a stress test.

D. Holding all medications is not necessary for a stress test, but specific medications that may interfere with the test, such as beta-blockers, should be held.

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