Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
A client in the ICU is given procainamide HCl (Pronestyl) slowly IV push. The nurse should withhold the next dose if which of the following was observed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Procainamide treats ventricular and atrial arrhythmias, but severe hypotension is an adverse reaction requiring the dose to be withheld. PVCs (A) and atrial tachycardia (C) are indications for use, and a normal sedimentation rate (D) is irrelevant.
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