Anti-Arrhythmic Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic
AMIODARONE
A
used for:
A-fib
V-fib
V-tach
slows the HR
2
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic
Atropine
A
used for:
bradycardia (speeds the HR)
can also be used for asystole AFTER Epinephrine
can also be used as an eye drop. It dilates the pupil.
This is called MYDRIATIC MEDICATION.
3
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic
Diltiazem
A
used for:
A-fib (slows the HR)
4
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic
Digoxin
A
used for:
A-fib (slows the HR)
5
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic
Epinephrine
A
used for:
Asystole -absent HR (speeds the HR)
6
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic
Lidocaine
A
used for:
V-tach/ A-fib (slows the HR)
7
Q
Anti-Arrhythmic`
A
These drugs will affect the rhythm of the hear, some will slow it down, some will speed it up. Don’t focus on how they work, just know the results.