Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question

The client is admitted to the emergency room with shortness of breath, anxiety, and tachycardia. His ECG reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular response rate of 130 beats per minute. The doctor orders quinidine sulfate. While he is receiving quinidine, the nurse should monitor his ECG for:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Quinidine can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of torsades de pointes.

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