Block 3 Flashcards

1
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QT interval

A
  • Normal =
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2
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QT & HR

A
  • Inversely related
  • HR decreases, QT increases
  • Women larger interval than men
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3
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Calculation of QT upper limit by HR

A

60 BPM = 0.4 (men), 0.44 (women)
- Subtract 0.02 for every 10 BPM
100 BPM = 0.31 (m), 0.34 (w)

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4
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Ischemic stroke

A
  • Occlusion of artery in brain region

- 87% of all strokes

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5
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Hemorrhagic stroke

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  • Ruptured blood vessel
  • Avoid coagulants
  • 13% strokes
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6
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8 Ds of stoke care

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  • Detection: recog sx
  • Dispatch: Activation & EMS
  • Delivery: EMS ID, mgmt, transport
  • Door: triage at stroke center
  • Data: triage, eval and mgmt in ED
  • Decision: expertise and therapy selection
  • Drug: fibrinolytic, intra-arterial
  • Disposition: admit to stroke unit
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7
Q

Diltiazem- MOA

A

Calcium channel blocker

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8
Q

Diltiazem- Indications

A
  • A fib & A flutter

- Refractory SVT conversion

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9
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Diltiazem- AE/ CI

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  • Wide QRS
  • Wolffe- Parkinson white
  • Beta blockers
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10
Q

Furosemide- MOA

A

Loop diuretic

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11
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Furosemide- Indications

A
  • Pulmonary edema

- Hypertensive emergencies

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12
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Furosemide- AE/CI

A

Dehydration, hypovolemia, hypotension

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13
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Verapamil- MOA

A

CCB

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14
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Verapamil- Indications

A
  • A fib, A flutter

- SVT prevention

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15
Q

Isoproterenol- MOA

A

Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor

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16
Q

Isoproterenol- Indications

A

Severe CHF refractory to diruetics, vasodilators and inotropes

17
Q

Isoproterenol- AE/CI

A

Do not mix with dextrose

- Causes tachy arrthmias, hypotension, MI

18
Q

Lidocaine- MOA

A

Antiarrythmic, inhibits NA ion channels

19
Q

Lidocaine- Indications

A

Amioderone alternative in cardiac arrest

- VF/ VT

20
Q

Lidocaine- AE/ CI

A
  • Not for prophylaxis in AMI

- reduce dose with liver dysfunction, LV

21
Q

Procainamide- MOA

A

Antiarrythmic

22
Q

Procainamide- Indications

A
  • Wide variety of arrthymias
  • A fib, wolffe parkinson white
  • Vtach, reentry SVT
23
Q

Procainamide- AE/CI

A
  • Proarrthymic
  • Induces hypotension
  • Prolongs QT interval
24
Q

Adenosine- MOA

A

Antiarrythmic, interrupts AV node reentry

25
Q

Adenosine- Indications

A

Tachycardia

26
Q

Adenosine- AE/ CI

A
  • AV blocks, sinus node disruptions

- Cardiac arrest, bradycardia

27
Q

Diazepam- MOA

A

Benzodiazapine

28
Q

Diazepam- Indications

A

Procedural sedation

29
Q

Diazepam- AE/CI

A
  • Resp depression, abuse

- Drowsiness, fatigue

30
Q

tPA- MOA

A

Binds to fibrin, activating plamin. Clot lysis

31
Q

tPA- Indications

A
  • Within 3 - 4.5 hours of ischemic stroke

- Neuroimpairment

32
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tPA- AE/ CI

A
  • Hemorrhage, bleeding disorders

- HTN > 185/110