A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department with palpitations, dizziness, and chest pain. The nurse anticipates administering which medication to control the heart rate? a) Adenosine b) Amiodarone c) Diltiazem d) Nitroglycerin

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
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Chapter1: The Clinical Laboratory
Section1.11: Capillary Puncture
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A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department with palpitations, dizziness, and chest pain. The nurse anticipates administering which medication to control the heart rate? a) Adenosine b) Amiodarone c) Diltiazem d) Nitroglycerin

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