The nurse needs to administer adenosine (Adenocard)to a patient who is experiencing an acute episode of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT).What important information should the nurse remember when giving this medication?

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A very brief episode of asystole may occur after administration of adenosine.
Adenosine has an extremely short half-life of less than 10 seconds,its onset occurs within 1 minute,and it must be given as a fast IV push medication.

The Nurse Needs to Administer Adenosine (Adenocard)to a Patient Who