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A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure (HF) and preparing to give a daily dose of Digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse understands the rationale for giving this medication for HF is which of the following?

Lanoxin increases the heart rate

Lanoxin increases the force of cardiac contractions

Lanoxin order should be questioned in this diagnosis.

Lanoxin decreases the force of cardiac contractions

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Rationale:

A. Lanoxin does not typically increase heart rate significantly.

B. Digoxin (Lanoxin) is a positive inotropic agent, meaning it increases the force of cardiac contractions.

C. Lanoxin is commonly used in the treatment of heart failure.

D. Lanoxin does not decrease the force of cardiac contractions.

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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. The client experiences sudden weakness of one arm and leg B. The client's ECG tracing shows irregular heart rate without P waves. C. The client's urine output is cloudy and odorous. D. The client has an aPTT of 80 seconds.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Sudden weakness of one arm and leg may indicate a stroke, which is a potential complication of atrial fibrillation.

B. An irregular heart rate without P waves is characteristic of atrial fibrillation and is expected.

C. Cloudy and odorous urine may indicate a urinary tract infection but is not the priority in this case.

D. An aPTT of 80 seconds is within the therapeutic range for heparin therapy.

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