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3370: CARDIAC MEDS Flashcards

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Adensoine

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Only used to tx SVT
SLOWS conduction through AV node; effectively terminates narrow complex reentry type dysrhythmias
Asystole for 1-3 seconds

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Amiodarone

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"slows rate" (converts rhythm more than controls rate)
V-Tach
Ectopic SVT
WPW
VFib
Pulseless VTach
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Atropine

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Increases HR 
Bradycardia
Asystole
PEA <60bpm
MAX of 3mg
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Dilitiazem

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Slows conduction rate w/o conversion of rhythm
A-Fib
A-Flutter
SVT refractory to Adenosine

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Dopamine

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Increases Rate, Contractility, and Systemic Vasoconstriction
Hypotension
Bradycardia

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Epinephrine

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Increases automaticity
All cardiac arrests
Bradycardia
Anaphylaxis
Severe Bronchoconstriction
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Contraindication of Lasix

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Given too fast may cause loss of hearing

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Lidocaine

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Slows ventricular depolarization rate
Alternative to Amiodarone
Ventricular Fibrillation
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia 
Wide Complex Tachycardia
Suppression of PVCs
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Contraindication of Lidocaine

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Acute Mental Confusion in the Elderly

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Magnesium Sulfate

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Used in cardiac arrests only if Torsades de Pointes or suspected hypomagnesemia
ETOH abusers
Thiazide Diuretic users
Torsades with a pulse
Dig Toxicity
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Metoprolol

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Slows HR
Narrow Complex Tachycardia refractory to Adenosine
MI
BP control

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Contraindications for Metoprolol

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Prolonged PR Interval
HR less than 60
Diastolic less than 90

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Naloxone

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reversal of opiates

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Nitroglycerin

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decreases preload, work load, and oxygen demand

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Flumazeni

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reversal of benzodiazepines

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Sodium Bicarbonate

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Cardiac Arrest
Confirmed Metabolic Acidosis
High Blood Sugar
Known Renal Failure

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Vasopressin

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stimulates smooth muscle to create systemic vasoconstriction

may replace 1st or 2nd dose of epi in cardiac arrest

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What is used to treat Respiratory Acidosis?

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Oxygen

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