Atrial Fibrilation

Question 1

What can Digoxin be used for?

Answer 1

To Rx HF- useful for both atrial fibrillation and HF

Question 2

List generic name for cardiac Glycosides

Answer 2

Digoxin

Question 3

What is Atrial Fibrilation?

Answer 3

Chaotic rhythmic activity in atria

Question 4

What is the mode of action of cardiac Glycosides?

Answer 4

Helps slow HR by blocking the number of electrical impulses that pass through the AV node into the lower heart chambers (ventricles).
They also strengthen ventricular contractions so that the heart is able to pump more blood with each beat.

Question 5

List the adverse effects of cardiac Glycosides

Answer 5

Sinus bradycardia
Bigeminy
Ectopic beats
Headache
Dizziness 
Drowsiness 
Visual disturbances 
Anorexia nausea vomiting diarrhoea

Question 6

List some nursing considerations when looking after a pt on cardiac Glycosides

Answer 6

Check HR for FULL min prior to administration
If outside normal range (60-100) do not give meds, notify RN andDR, document on med chart and perform full set vital signs

Therapeutic levels are close to toxic levels

Question 7

What do Cardiac Glycosides do?

Answer 7

They work to slow HR and strengthen heart contractions in people who have atrial fibrillation