In the coronary care unit, a client has developed multifocal premature ventricular contractions.
The nurse should anticipate the administration of:
A . Furosemide
B . Nitroglycerin
C . Lidocaine
D . Digoxin
Answer: C
Explanation:
(A) Furosemide is a loop diuretic.
(B) Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator.
(C) Lidocaine is the drug of choice to treat ectopic ventricular beats.
(D) Digoxin slows down the electrical impulses and increases ventricular contractions, but it does not rapidly correct ventricular ectopy.