Dysrhythmias

Question 1

this is less than 60 bpm and we use atropine/pacemaker to treat

Answer 1

sinus bradycardia

Question 2

rate of 100 bpm but less than 150 bpm; we use CCB and digoxin

Answer 2

sinus tachycardia

Question 3

S&S of decreased CO

Answer 3

low BP, HTN, fatigue, syncope, weakness, loss of LOC

Question 4

this rhythm has a normal or prolonged PR interval but is not typically treated

Answer 4

premature atrial contractions

Question 5

P-waves not distinguishable, R-R interval regular, atrial rate 150-250 bpm; adenosine, beta-blockers, CCB used to treat

Answer 5

supra ventricular tachycardia

Question 6

R-R interval may be regular or irregular, atrial rate may be up to 350 bpm; Beta-blockers, CCB, cardioversion used to treat

Answer 6

atrial flutter

Question 7

R-R interval irregular, atrial rate > 350 bpm; digitalis, amiodarone, beta-blockers, CCB, cardioversion used to treat

Answer 7

atrial fibrillation