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The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine (Adenocard) to a patient who is experiencing an acute episode of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. When giving this medication, which is important to remember?


▸ The onset of action occurs within 5 minutes.

▸ The medication must be given as a slow intravenous (IV) push.

▸ Asystole may occur for a few seconds after administration.

▸ The medication has a long half-life, and therefore duration of action is very long.
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