1. What is the drug classification of amiodarone and what is it used to treat? 2. A client is taking carvedilol. What will the nurse monitor to determine if the client is receiving a therapeutic effect from the medication? 3. A client has been given instructions about rifampin. What should the nurse reinforce about changes in bodily fluids when on this medication.

1. What is the drug classification of amiodarone and what is it used to treat? 2. A client is taking carvedilol. What will the nurse monitor to determine if the client is receiving a therapeutic effect from the medication? 3. A client has been given instructions about rifampin. What should the nurse reinforce about changes in bodily fluids when on this medication.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

Section: Chapter Questions

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