Cardiac dysrhythmias meds

Question 1

atropine use

Answer 1

increase HR
symptomatic bradycardia

Question 2

adenosine use

Answer 2

supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

Question 3

how to give adenosine

Answer 3

IV push 2-3 secs, saline flush after

Question 4

beta blockers use

Answer 4

HTN, SVT, tachycardia
A fib, A flutter

Question 5

Ca channel blocker use

Answer 5

HTN, SVT, tachycardia
A fib, A flutter

Question 6

digoxin usage

Answer 6

A fib, HF

Question 7

lidocaine and amiodarone use

Answer 7

V tach, V fib

Question 8

3 signs of digoxin toxicity

Answer 8

vision change, N&V/dizziness, anorexia

Question 9

decreased K does what to digoxin

Answer 9

digoxin toxicity increases when K below 3.5

Question 10

hold digoxin if

Answer 10

HR below 60
digoxin over 2.0
K below 3.5

Question 11

hold beta blockers if

Answer 11

HR less than 60, low BP
call PCP if held several days

Question 12

contraindications for diuretics

Answer 12

electrolyte imbalance
renal dysfxn
diabetes

Question 13

side effects of diuretics

Answer 13

fluids/hypovolemia
metabolic acidosis/alkalosis
hypotension
weakness
hypoglycemia

Question 14

what are the cholesterol modifying meds

Answer 14

statins
Niacin
bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine)
fibric acid derivatives

Question 15

side effects of bile acid sequestrant cholestyramine

Answer 15

gasey
loose stool