Chapter 25 Flashcards
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Dysrhythmia
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Arrhythmia
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3
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Adenosine (unclassified)
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- MOA: slows the electrical conduction time through the AV node
- Adverse effects: hypotension or bradycardia
- Indications: supra ventricular tachycardia
- Contraindications: drug allergy or heart blocks
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Amiodarone (Class II)
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- MOA: blocks alpha and beta receptors
- Adverse effects: bradycardia and hypotension
- Indications: ventricular tachycardia, atrial…
- Contraindications: drug allergy
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Sotalol (Class II; beta blocker)
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- MOA: blocks beta receptors
- Adverse effects: bradycardia, chest pain, dizziness
- Indications: ventricular tachycardia, atrial..
- Contraindications: drug allergy
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Verapamil (Class IV)
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- MOA: slows calcium channels in cardiac conduction tissue
- Adverse effects: bradycardia, hypotension, dizziness
- Indications: supraventricular tachycardia, rate control for atrial ….
- Contraindications: drug allergy