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decreases excitability and slows conduction velocity through the heart
Therapeutic Classantiarrhythmic (Class IA Na Channel Blocker)
Nursing Considerations• may cause ventricular arrhythmias, seizure, asystole, heart block • monitor EKG continuously may cause widening of QRS complex • may cause hypotension keep patient supine • monitor for signs of agranulocytosis monitor CBC frequently • can cause drug induced lupus syndrome
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decreases excitability and slows conduction velocity through the heart
Therapeutic Classantiarrhythmic (Class IA Na Channel Blocker)
Nursing Considerations• may cause ventricular arrhythmias, seizure, asystole, heart block • monitor EKG continuously may cause widening of QRS complex • may cause hypotension keep patient supine • monitor for signs of agranulocytosis monitor CBC frequently • can cause drug induced lupus syndrome
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