2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A patient has recently been diagnosed with symptomatic bradycardia. Which of the following medications is the most recognized for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atropine is the most recognized medication for treating symptomatic bradycardia, as it works by blocking vagal effects on the heart, effectively increasing heart rate. Questran (A) is a bile acid sequestrant used for lowering cholesterol, not for heart rate issues. Digitalis (B) can increase heart contractility but may exacerbate bradycardia in some cases, making it unsuitable for this condition. Nitroglycerin (C) is primarily a vasodilator used for angina and does not address bradycardia. Thus, Atropine is the preferred choice for immediate management of symptomatic bradycardia.