NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Before pharmacologic cardioversion, what is essential to minimize the risk of thromboembolism?

Electrolyte repletion
Heart rate control
Anticoagulant therapy initiation
Blood pressure control

The correct answer is: Anticoagulant therapy initiation

Before pharmacologic cardioversion, it is essential to minimize the risk of thromboembolism by initiating anticoagulant therapy. This is because cardioversion can lead to the restoration of normal sinus rhythm, which may dislodge thrombi in the atria and increase the risk of thromboembolism, especially in patients with atrial fibrillation. Therefore, anticoagulant therapy is crucial to reduce this risk by preventing the formation or growth of blood clots before and after cardioversion. Electrolyte repletion, heart rate control, and blood pressure control are essential aspects of managing cardiovascular conditions but are not specifically aimed at minimizing the risk of thromboembolism associated with pharmacologic cardioversion.