Arrhythmia Crossword

Question 1

Associated with a metallic tase disturbance?

Answer 1

propafenone

Question 2

Can be used systemically in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias/cardiac arrest or locally as an anesthetic?

Answer 2

lidocaine

Question 3

Must be initiated in a setting with continuous ECG monitoring for a minimum of 3 days?

Answer 3

dofetilide

Question 4

Used for paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardias; has a t1/2 of less than 10 seconds?

Answer 4

adenosine

Question 5

Dosing interval must be adjusted based on CrCl?

Answer 5

sotalol

Question 6

Class Ia antiarrhtymic associated with anticholinergic effects; should be taken on an empty stomach?

Answer 6

disopyramide

Question 7

Acts as an antagonist at B1, B2, and A1 receptors?

Answer 7

carvedilol

Question 8

Antiarrhythmic drug of choice in pts wt HF?

Answer 8

amiodarone

Question 9

Carries a hemolysis risk; avoid in G6PD deficiency?

Answer 9

quinidine

Question 10

Like propafenone, can be taken as a single dose orally at the onset of palpitations (“pill-in-the-pocket” approach)?

Answer 10

flecainide

Question 11

Can cause a Lupus-like syndrome in 20-30% of pts with long term use?

Answer 11

procainamide

Question 12

Constipation is a well-established advert effect?

Answer 12

verapamil

Question 13

Rate control agent; comes in an ER formulation that can be cut at the score line?

Answer 13

metoprolol

Question 14

Like verapamil, blocks calcium channels in the heart?

Answer 14

diltiazem

Question 15

Structurally similar to amiodarone but does not contain iodine and has little effect on thyroid function?

Answer 15

dronedarone

Question 16

Class Ib antiarrhythmic that can be dosed orally (take with food)?

Answer 16

mexiletine

Question 17

Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia prior to use and throughout treatment?

Answer 17

ibutilide

Question 18

Therapeutic range is 0.8-2ng/mL for Afib?

Answer 18

digoxin