Amiodarone

Question 1

Amiodarone - Class (1)

Answer 1

• Class 3 Antidysrhythmic

Question 2

Amiodarone - Actions (2)

Answer 2

• Noncompetitive Alpha/Beta Adrenergic blocking properties- Prolongs duration of action potential and effective refractory period which slows conduction

Question 3

Amiodarone - Indications (4)

Answer 3

• VF/VT CPA- Control of hemodynamically stable VT/polymorphic VT/ WCT of uncertain origin- Refractory PSVT’s atrial tach, and pharmacological cardioversion of AFib- Control rapid ventricular rate due to accessory pathway conduction in preexcited atrial arrhythmias

Question 4

Amiodarone - Side Effects (5)

Answer 4

• Hypotension- Bradycardia- Hepatotoxicity- CHF/pulmonary fibrosis- Misc flushing/abnormal salivation

Question 5

Amiodarone - Contraindications (4)CHHP

Answer 5

• Cardiogenic shock- Hypersensitivity- Hypotension- Pulmonary congestion

Question 6

Amiodarone - Precautions (3)

Answer 6

• monitor vs/ekg/LS/LOC- do not shake or it will foam- monitor infusion rate carefully