Arrhythmias

Question 1

Supraventricular arrhythmias

Answer 1

A flutter
A fib
Sinus tachy

Question 2

Ventricular arrhythmias

Answer 2

Premature ventricular contractions (PVC)

Ventricular tachy

Question 3

A flutter vs a fib

Answer 3

A flutter is more organized and regular than a fib

-a flutter often leads to a fib

Question 4

A fib

Answer 4

Results from multiple waves of electrical impulses in the atria, resulting in an irregular (usually rapid) ventricular response. Atria are unable to adequately contract, leading to blood stagnation (clot risk)

Question 5

Rate control drugs for A fib

Answer 5

BBs or non-DHP CCBs, sometimes digoxin

Question 6

If afib is permanent, avoid _______ drugs

Answer 6

Rhythm control

Question 7

Antiarrythmics Class 1a

Answer 7

Disopyramide, Quinidine, Procainamide

Question 8

Antiarrythmics Class 1b

Answer 8

Lidocaine, mexiletine

Question 9

Antiarrythmics Class 1c

Answer 9

Flecainide, propafenone

Question 10

Antiarrythmics Class 2

Answer 10

BBs

Question 11

Antiarrythmics Class 3

Answer 11

Dronedarone, dofetilide, sotalol, ibutilide, amiodarone

Question 12

Antiarrythmics Class 4

Answer 12

Verapamil, diltiazem