cardiac drugs: antiarrhythmics - Sodium influx inhibitors

Question 1

this should be given IV

Answer 1

lidocaine

Question 2

this lasts longer than lidocaine

Answer 2

Procainamide

Question 3

this is available in an oral form

Answer 3

Procainamide and quinidine

Question 4

large doses of this may cause sedation, ataxia, and drowsiness

Answer 4

lidocaine

Question 5

this can be given IM or IV

Answer 5

Procainamide and quinidine

Question 6

cardiovascular shock and seizures occur with overdose

Answer 6

lidocaine

Question 7

this can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia

Answer 7

quinidine

Question 8

lidocaine must be given without ___ because ___ stimulates the SNS and increases HR which can worsen arrhythmias

Answer 8

epinephrine

Question 9

this can increase digoxin plasma levels

Answer 9

quinidine

Question 10

this doesn’t last very long

Answer 10

lidocaine