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Antidysrhythmics Flashcards

1
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Dysrhythmia

A

abnormal rate or rhythm of heart

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2
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The electrical conduction of the heart

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SA node –> AV node —> Bundle of HIS —> Purkinje Fibers

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SA Node

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Gate keeper of heart

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AV node

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gateway for impulse to reach the ventricles; delays impulse travel

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5
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Automaticity

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heart’s ability to generate an electrical impulse

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Conductivity

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ability of heart to transmit electrical impulses

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7
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How are action potentials generated?

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by movement of ions into and out of the cell

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8
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Slow action potentials

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SA and AV nodes

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9
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Fast Action Potentials

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Myocardium and His-Purkinje system

Conducts electricity quickly through the heart

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10
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depolorization

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contraction

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P wave

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depolarization of the atria

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12
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QRS complex

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depolarization of the ventricles

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13
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T wave

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repolarization of the ventricles

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14
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PR interval

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time between onset of P and onset of QRS complex

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QT interval

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time between onset of QRS complex and end of T wave

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ST segment

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between end of QRS complex and start of t wave

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17
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ectopic

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impulses starting in cells other than SA node

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18
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Causes of dysrhythmia

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Disturbances of automaticity

Disturbances of conduction

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19
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Supraventricular Tachy

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Intervention: vasalva maneuvers/Cardioversion

Drug Therapy: Adenosine/Class II or IV Drugs

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20
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Atrial Fibrillation

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Interventions: Cardioversion

Drug Therapy: Class II or IV drugs/ Anticoagulation

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21
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Atrial Flutter

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Intervention: Cardioversion

Drug Therapy: Class II or IV drugs/ Anticoagulation

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22
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Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia

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Intervention: Cardioversion

Drug Therapy: Procainamide, Lidocaine, Amiodarone

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23
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Ventricular Filbrillation

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Life threatening
Intervention: Cardioversion/CPR
Drug Therapy: Amiodarone/Lidocaine

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24
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Torsades de Pointes

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Life threatening
Intervention: Cardioversion/ Stop QTc prolonging drugs
Drug Therapy: Magnesium

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25
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Class I

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Sodium Channel Blockers

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Class II

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Beta-Blockers

27
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Class III

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Potassium Channel Blockers

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Class IV

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Sodium Channel Blockers

A

Double Quarter Pounder Lettuce Mayo Fries Please

30
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Sodium Channel Blockers

Class 1A

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Disopyramide
Quinidine
Procainamide

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Sodium Channel Blockers

Class 1B

A

Lidocaine

Mexiletine

32
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Sodium Channel Blockers

Class 1C

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Flecainide

Propafenone

33
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Adverse Effects Quinidine

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Diarrhea 1/3 patients (33%)

Cinchonism

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Cinchonism

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hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, flushing, and blurry vision

35
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Adverse Effects for Procainamide

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SLE (Lupus) reaction : rash
Blood dycrasias : blood abnormalities
Arterial embolism : clot traveling in artery

36
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Adverse Effects for Lidocaine

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CNS effects

Toxic Doses: seizure, respiratory arrest

37
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Monitoring Considerations for Lidocaine

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Narrow therapeutic index

Monitor: drug levels

38
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Monitoring Considerations for Flecainide

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Increase mortality in post MI patients with asymptomatic Vtach

39
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4 Approved drugs for Class II: Beta-blockers

A

Propranolol
Acebutolol
Esmolol
Sotolol

40
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Adverse Effects of Propranolol

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Av Block
Sinus Arrest
Hypotension
Bradycardia

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Monitoring of Propranolol

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Give IV SLOWLY to avoid hypotension

Monitor: HR, BP, ECG

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Monitoring of Esmolol

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Very fast acting
Short half-life
Monitor: HR, BP, ECG

43
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Monitoring of Sotalol

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also causes blockage of K channels; can be considered Class II
Monitor: HR, BP, ECG

44
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Adverse Effects of Amiodarone

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Toxicity: lungs, liver, eyes, thyroid

Photosensitivity

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Monitoring of Amiodarone

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Hypotension

give through 0.22 micron filter

46
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Adverse Effects of Dronedarone

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Photosensitivity

Hepatotoxicity

47
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Monitoring of Dronedaron

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Contraindicated in pregnancy

48
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Monitoring of Dofetilide

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initiated therapy in the hospital

49
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Monitoring of Sotalol

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Class II and III agent - do NOT use like a typical beta-blocker

50
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Adenosine Mechanism of Action

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Decreased automaticity of SA node
Decreased Conduction through the AV node
Prolonged PR interval

51
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Adenosine Indications

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Termination of SVT ONLY

NOT for treatment of afib or aflutter

52
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Adenosine Pharmokinetics

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EXTREMELY short half-life (2-10 seconds)

Must be given IV push

53
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Adenosine Adverse Effects

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momentary asystole
Chest discomfort
Flushing (at least 20mL)

54
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Adenosine Drug Interactions

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Methylxanthines (ex. theophylline) block adenosine receptors, do not give drug if patient is on this

55
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Digoxin Physiologic effects

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decreased conduction through AV node
increases vagal tone
high drug level usually needed

56
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Digoxin Indications

A

atrial fibrillation

atrial flutter

57
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What do Sodium Channel Blockers do?

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Decrease conduction velocity in the atria, ventricles and His-Purkinje system

58
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What do Beta-Blockers do?

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Decrease automaticity in SA node
Decrease conduction velocity through AV node
Decrease myocardial contractility

59
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Class III: Potassium Channel Blocker Drugs

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Amiodaron
Ibutilide
Dofetilide
Dronedarone
Sotalol
60
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What do Potassium Channel Blockers do?

A

delay repolarization of fast action potentials

Prolong the QT interval

61
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What is a common Adverse Drug Effect (ADE) with IV administration

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Hypotension

62
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What is something to consider relating to Class III drugs?

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All of the medications here can cause QT elongations leading to Torsades de Pointes

63
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What do Calcium Channel Blockers Do?

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Decrease SA node automaticity
Decrease AV node conduction velocity
Decrease myocardial contraction

64
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Calcium Channel Blocker Drugs

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Diltiazem

Verapamil

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