The nurse is preparing to administer an antiarrhythmic drug. Group the correct nursing implication with the correct drug.

The nurse is preparing to administer an antiarrhythmic drug. Group the correct nursing implication with the correct drug. Some options may be used more than once. Amiodarone Quinidine Obtain a baseline ECG, eye examination, and chest x-ray, along with potassium and magnesium levels, and tests for thyroid, pulmonary, and liver function. Inform patients that they can reduce GI effects by taking with meals. Advise patients to report reductions in visual acuity or peripheral vision. Advise patients to take with meals. Warn them not to crush or chew sustained-release formulations. Monitor the ECG for signs of cardiotoxicity, especially widening of the QRS complex (by 50% or more) and excessive prolongation of the QT interval. Monitor pulses for significant changes in rate or regularity. If signs of cardiotoxicity develop, withhold and notify the prescriber. Inform patients about signs and symptoms of liver injury (e.g., anorexia, nausea, vomiting, malaise, fatigue, itching, jaundice, dark urine), and instruct them to report them immediately.