A patient presents in the Emergency Department with a cardiac dysrhythmia. The pharmacist investigates possible causes of the dysrhythmia. Which items in the patient's medical record could be the cause of the dysrhythmia? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Anxiety, caffeine ingestion, hypoxia, and tobacco use are all known to potentially cause or exacerbate cardiac dysrhythmias. Diabetes, while a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is not directly associated with causing acute dysrhythmias.

A Patient Presents in the Emergency Department with a Cardiac