Adenosine (Adenocard) Flashcards
1
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Adenosine: Class
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Nucleoside
2
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Adenosine: MOA
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Slows AV conduction; short half- life
3
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Adenosine: Indications
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Supraventricular tachyarrhythmia’s
4
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Adenosine: CI
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A-fib, torsades de pointes,
5
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Adenosine: Dose
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6 mg IV if cardioversion doesn’t happen after 1-2 mins then 12mg then 12mg
6
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Adenosine: Adverse effects
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Facial flushing, headache, chest pain, nausea
