Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Medic 15 Drugs > Cardiac Meds > Flashcards

Cardiac Meds Flashcards

1
Q

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Class

A

Analgesic, Antipyretic, Platelet Inhibitor, Anti-inflammatory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Indication

A

Chest pain suggestive of an MI, mild pain age>16

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity to salicylates, active ulcer disease, asthma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Dosage

A

324mg PO (chewable)

Pain: 324-650 mg PO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Atropine

Class

A

Parasympatholytic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Atropine

Description

A

Blocks the parasympathetic nervous system, specifically the vagal effects on heart rate. May increase myocardial oxygen demand. Decreases airway secretions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Atropine

Indications

A

Bradycardia, WMD Agents, organophosphate poisoning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Atropine

Dosage Symptomatic Bradycardia

A

Adult: .5-1 mg IV/IO. Repeat 3-5mins up to 3mg

Double dose in endotracheal tube, max 6mg

Pedi: (See color chart) .02 mg/kg IV.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Atropine

Dosage Organophosphate Poisoning

A

Adult: 1-2mg IV/IM/IO or as directed by Med Control
Pedi: .02 mg/kg IV/IM/IO or as directed by Med Control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Class

A

Sympathomimetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Description

A

Naturally occuring catecholamine that increases cardiac output without appreciably increasing mycardial oxygen consumption. It maintains renal and mesenteric blood flow while inducing vasoconstriction and increasing systolic blood pressure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Indications

A

Nonhypovolemic hypotension (70-100mmHg) and cardiogenic shock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Containdications

A

Hypovolemic hypotension without aggressive fluid resuscitation, tacydysrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and pheochromocytoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Precautions

A

Ensure adequate fluid resuscitation of the hypovolemic patient

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Dosage

A

Adult: 2-20 mcg/kg/min starting cadiac dose, titrated to effect
Pedi: same

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Class

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

17
Q

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Description

A

Slow calciun channel blocker similar to verapamil. It dilates coronary and peripheral arteries and arterioles, thus increasing circulation to the heart and reducing peripheral vasculer resistance

18
Q

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Indications

A

Narrow complex tachycardia

Mainly A-fib/A-flutter

19
Q

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Contraindications

A

wide complex tachycardia and WPW

20
Q

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Dosage

A

Adult: .25 mg/kg IV over 2 mins, may repeat as needed with .35 mg/kg

Pedi: none

21
Q

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Class

A

Nitrate

22
Q

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Description

A

Rapid smooth muscle relaxant that reducesperipheral vascular resistance, blood pressure, venous return, and cardiac workload

23
Q

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Indictions

A

Chest pain associated with angina and acute myocardial infarction, and acute pulmonary edema

24
Q

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity, tolerance to nitrates, severe anemia, head trauma, hypotension, increased ICP, patients taking ED drugs, glaucoma, and shock

25
Q

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Precautions

A

May induce headache that is sometimes severe. Light sensitivity and will lose potency when exposed to air

26
Q

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Dosage

A

1 tablet (.4mg) SL. May be repeated 3-5mins up to 3 tablets
1 inch of topical ontment
.4mg (one spray) SL up to 3 sprays/25mins

27
Q

Norepinephrine

Indication

A

Sepsis - hypotension SBP < 90

28
Q

Norepinephrine

Adult dose

A

Sepsis: 1-10 mcg/kg/min IV/IO

29
Q

Norepinephrine

Pedi dose

A

Sepsis: 0.1-2 mcg/kg/min IV/IO

Medic 15 Drugs (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions