Dysrhythmias Flashcards
1
Q
Sinus Bradycardia
A
- HR: <60
- Rhythm: regular
- P wave: before QRS; identical
2
Q
Sinus Bradycardia Symptoms
A
- hypotension
- pale; cool skin
- weakness
- angina
3
Q
Sinus Bradycardia Treatment
A
Atropin
-overdose: hot, mad, red, dry
Pacemaker
4
Q
Sinus Tachycardia
A
- HR: >100
- Rhythm: regular
- P: before QRS; identical
5
Q
Sinus Tachycardia Symptoms
A
- dizziness
- dyspnea
- Hypotension
- angina (w/ CAD)
6
Q
Sinus Tach Treatment
A
- treat cause
- vagal maneuver
- Beta blockers
7
Q
Atrial Flutter
A
sawtoothed P wave
8
Q
Atrial Fib Treatment
A
digoxin
9
Q
Heparin and Coumadin Lab Tests
A
C: PT & INR
H: PTT & APTT
10
Q
PT/INR value to have bleeding tendencies
A
PT: >2.5
INR: >4.0
11
Q
Ventricular Tachycardia
A
HR: <100
P: absent
Mcdonald’s
12
Q
V Tach Treatment
A
w/ pulse: -electrolyte imbalance -IV pulseless -CPR -defib -E
13
Q
Ventricular Fib
A
HR: 300-600
P wave: absent
CRAZY
14
Q
Ventricular A-systole
A
no HR or p Wave
15
Q
Asystole/Pulseless Electrical Activity Treatment
A
- CPR/Defib
- Epinephrine
- Pacemale
