Cardiology Spring 2016 Quiz 1 Flashcards
Adenosine
Class
Antidysrhythmic
Adenosine
Brand
Adenocard
Adenosine
MOA
- Slows SVTs
- Decreases conduftion through the AV node w/out causing negative inotropic effects
- Acts on sinus pacemaker cells and vagal nerve terminal to decrease chronotropic effects
Adenosine
Indications
Narrow complex SVT
Adenosine
Contraindications
- Drug induced tachy
- 2nd & 3rd degree block
- hypersensitivity
- AFib & AFlutter (will not work on these)
- WPW
Adenosine
Adverse Reactions
- Light Headed
- Diaphoresis
- Palpitations
- Chest Pain
- Flushing
- Hyoptensions
- Sinus Brady/Pause
- Metallic Taste
- Asystole
- Block
Adenosine
Dose/Route
Adult:
1st- 6mg RAPID IV push
2nd- 12mg IV, IO with procedure
Pedi:
1st- 0.1mg/kg RAPID IV Push
2nd: 0.2mg/kg RAPID IV Push , MAX single dose 12mg (<50kg)
Adenosine
Specials
- Preg. Class C
- May produce prief period of asystole
- Caffine inhibits interaction
- Proximal Vein
- Large bore catheters
- Push FAST and elevate
Atropine Sulfate
Brand
N/A
Atropine Sulfate
Class
Anticholinergic
Atropine Sulfate
MOA
- Inhibits actions of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic receptor sites
- Blocks parasympathetic stimulation
Atropine Sulfate
Indications
- Symptomatic Bradycardia
- Organophosphate or Nerve gas poisoning
Atropine Sulfate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Unstable cardiovascular status
Atropine Sulfate
Adverse Reactions
- Tachy
- Palpitations
- Dysrhythmias
- Headache
- Dizziness
- N/V
Atropine Sulfate
Dose/Route
Bradycardia:
Adult: 0.5mg q3-5min. up to 3mg MAX single dose IV/IO
Pedi: 0.02mg/kg repeated once up to 1mg IV/IO
Poisoning:
Adult: 3-5mg q5-15min. IV/IO
Pedi: 0.02-0.05mg/kg IV/IO
RSI: 0.01-0.02mg/kg max singel dose 0.5mg IV/IO