The nurse administers quinidine IV to control an arrhythmia for a patient with mitral valve prolapse. The nurse understands that which of the following is a common adverse reaction to the drug?
Explanation
• Common adverse effects of quinidine include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, cramping, and dizziness.
• Rare adverse effects include tinnitus, syncope, blurred vision, rash, thrombocytopenia, ataxia, and palpitations.
• Life-threatening complications may include agranulocytosis and torsades de pointes.