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cardiac arrest Flashcards

1
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drug used for bradycardia

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atropine

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2
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drug for hyperkalaemia

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8.4% sodium bicarbonate

Calcium chloride

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3
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drug for hypomagnaesia

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Magnesium sulfate

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4
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drug for t de p

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Magnesium sulfate

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5
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drug for digoxin toxicity

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Magnesium sulfate

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6
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where is adrenaline synthesised

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adrenal medulla

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7
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adrenaline target

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α and β adrenoceptors

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8
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adrenaline moa

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Activation of α adrenoceptors leads to vascular smooth muscle contraction and peripheral vasoconstriction. Activation of β1 adrenoceptors leads to increased heart rate and force of contraction (contractility) i.e. it has positive chronotropic and positive inotropic effects.

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9
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adrenaline important adverse effects

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hypertension with associated risk of cerebral haemorrhage

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10
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adrenaline common side effects

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hyperglycaemia, metabolic acidosis

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11
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amidarone class

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Class III anti-arrhythmics

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12
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amidarone target

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non-selective for Na channel, Ca channel and α-adrenoceptors

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13
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amidarone moa

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prolongs the cardiac action potential seen as an increase in the QT interval on the ECG

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14
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amidarone i used to treat

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arrhythmia

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15
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common adverse effects of amiodarone

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Corneal microdeposits

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16
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important side effects of amiodarone

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Thyroid disorders – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism
Pulmonary fibrosis
Phototoxicity
Peripheral neuropathy
Optic neuritis/neuropathy (can lead to blindness)
Hepatotoxicity
Slate-grey skin discolouration

17
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when taking amidarone what precautions should people take

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avoid exposure to direct sunlight

wear high factor sunscreen while on this medication. dazzled by car headlights when driving at night

18
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atropine drug class

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antimuscarinic agent

19
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atropine target

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inhibits the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor

20
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atropine treats what kind of cardiac arrest

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cardiac arrest produced by stimulation of the vagus

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