Chapter 25: Antidysrhythmic Drugs Flashcards

1
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what food to avoid while taking Amiodarone?

A

grapefruit juice.

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2
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which class of drugs in the Vaughan Williams class widely used for antidysrythmics?

A

Class III

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3
Q

Which class of antidysrythmics drugs is used for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia?

A

Class IV

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4
Q

Common adverse effect with Beta blockers?

A

altered blood glucose levels.

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5
Q

Which antipsychotic drug prolongs the QT interval?

A

Haldoperidol

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6
Q

Which class of drugs has a “cardioprotective” effect?

A

Class II

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7
Q

which condition needs a dosage reduction of 50% for lidocaine?

A

Liver cirrhosis

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8
Q

Which drug has an immediate action and peak plasma concentration and is used when Verapamil has been ineffective or contraindicated?

A

Adenosine

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9
Q

Which drug increases duration of the action potential by prolonging repolarization in phase 3?

A

Sotalol

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10
Q

Which medication blocks sodium channels, delays repolarization and increases the duration of action potential?

A

Quinidine

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11
Q

An adverse effect of Quinidine that needs immediate call to the Doctor.

A

tinnitus - ringing of the ears

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12
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In bedside, which adverse effect would the nurse monitor for a patient taking Quinidine?

A

prolonged QT interval

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13
Q

Is it ok to take an antacid with an antidysrythmic drug?

A

Yes. You can take antacid 2 hours before or after the antidysrythmics.

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14
Q

what is the outcome of an antidysrythmic medication?

A

a therapeutic effect is increased cardiac output.

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15
Q

an adverse effect of Lidocaine to monitor for.

A

bradycardia

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16
Q

what nursing action is necessary to provide care for a patient taking Procainamide?

A

measure blood pressure regularly.

17
Q

possible side effects of Procainamide.

A

GI upset. patient can take this medication with food to relieve this.

18
Q

which assessments need to be identified for a patient taking Amiodarone?

A
  • Visual changes
  • Biliburin levels
  • Respiratory rate
  • Echocardiogram
19
Q

What dosage adjustment is needed when taking Digoxin and Amiodarone together?

A

Dose of Digoxin will be reduced by 50%

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