Medication IV Guide Flashcards
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Action?
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Action:
- Acts on AV node to slow conduction. May inhibit reentry pathways.
Adenosine (Adenovard)
Classification?
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Classification
ANTIARRHYTHMIC
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Onset of Action
Duration of Action
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Onset of Action: Immediate
Duration of Action: Less than 1 minute
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Indication
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Indication:
- Conversion of Paroxysmal SVT to Sinus Rhythm
- Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome with Narrow QRS complex
* ineffective w/ a-fib, a-flutter, ventricular tachycardia.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Contraindications
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Contraindications
- 2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks, Sick Sinus Syndrome, unless patient has a pacemaker.
- Hypersensitivity to Adenosine
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Use with Caution
- May produce transient 1st,2nd,3rd degree blocks or Asystole for 10-15sec
- Asystolic pause may be longer in patients on Tegretol or Persantine
- Pt on theophyllines or caffeine may require higher dose
- PT w/Asthma poss bronchoconstrict
- May use w/ Wide QRS Complex SVT w/ base direct; may accelerate the rate
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Dosage and Administration
Dosage and Administration
- Adult 6mg by RAPID IV Push. No response 1-2min; give 12mg. Push fast as poss follow w/ NS bolus of 20ml, then elevate the extremity.
- PED- 0.1mg/kg up to 6mg;no response 1-2min; 0.2mg/kg up to 12mg
- Place IV in AC ; use min 18g cath
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Adverse Reactions
Adenosine (Adenocard)
1. Common but transient: Asystole, bradycardia(temp), hypotension, chest px, flushing, dyspnea, apprehension, back/neck px, blurred vision, burning sensation, dizziness, numbness, tingling in arms, sweating, palpitations, nausea
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Classification
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Classification:
Antiarrhythmic
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Action
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Action:
Rate control in a variety of atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Onset of Action
Duration of Action
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Onset of Action: Immediate
Duration of Action: 40 days
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Indication
- Shock refractory VF/pulseless VT.
- Polymorphic VT/wide complex tachycardia of uncertain origin.
- Control of hemodynamically stable VT when cardioversion is unsuccessful.
- Acceptable for termination of ectopic/multifocal atrial tach w/ preserved LV function.
- Used for rate control in tx of afib or flutter when other therapies ineffective.
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Contraindications?
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Contraindications:
1. Hypersensitivity to Cordarone.
2. Pt w/ cardiogenic shock, marked sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block unless a pacemaker is available.
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Use with Caution?
Amiodarone(Cordarone) Use w/Caution
- May produce vasodilation and hypotension.
- May have neg inotropic effects and prolong QT interval.
- Renal failure, terminal elongation is long (half-life lasts up to 40 days)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Dosage and Administration?
Amiodarone (Cordarone) dosage/admin
- Cardiac arrest
a. 300mg IV/IO push; consider repeating 150mg in 3-5 minutes.
b. Max dose: 2.2gm IV/IO in 24 hours
c. PED: 5mg/kg IV/IO push; up to 300mg; may repeat to total daily dose of 15mg/kg. - Wide complex tachycardia
a. Rapid infusion 150mg IV/ IO over 10 min; may repeat every 10 min prn.
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Adverse Reactions
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Adverse Reaction:
1. Vasodilation, Hypotension, Bradycardia
Aspirin (chewable)
Classification?
Aspirin (chewable)
Classification:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Aspirin (Chewable)
Action?
Aspirin (Chewable)
Action:
1. Inhibits platelet aggregation in patients w/ suspected acute MI.
Aspirin (Chewable)
Onset of Action?
Duration of Action?
Aspirin (Chewable)
Onset of Action: 5-30 minutes
Duration of Action: decreasing by 1/7 over 7days
Aspirin (Chewable)
Indication?
Aspirin (Chewable)
Indication:
Suspected ischemic chest pain
Aspirin (Chewable)
Contraindications:
Aspirin (Chewable) Contraindications:
- Pt w/ known allergy to salicylates.
- Pt w/ active ulcer disease
- Pt w/ Asthma
- Possible hemorrhagic stroke
Aspirin (Chewable)
Use with Caution?
Aspirin (Chewable)
Use with Caution:
- Patients taking anti-coagulants.
Aspirin (Chewable)
Dosage and Administration?
Aspirin(Chewable) Dosage and Admin:
- Adult: 162mg, or if not already taking ASA then give 325mg (chewing preferable). Assure aspirin is non-enteric coated.
- PED: Contact Mary Bridge
Aspirin (Chewable)
Adverse Reaction?
Aspirin (Chewable)
Adverse Reaction:
- None in the non-allergic patient with prescribed field dosage.
Atropine
Classification?
Atropine
Classification:
Parasympathetic blocker; Anticholinergic.
Atropine
Action?
- Cardiac
a. Increases firing rate of SA node by blocking action of the vagus nerve, which increases pulse rate
b. Increases conduction velocity through the AV node - Non-Cardiac
a. Decrease of all body secretions
b. Dilation of pupils/paralysis ciliary muscle
c. Decrease in bladder tone resulting in urinary retention
d. CNS stimulation
Atropine
Onset of Action?
Duration of Action?
Atropine
Onset of Action: Immediate
Duration of Action: 4 hours
Atropine
Indication?
- Cardiac rhythms t work.
- Organophosphate anticholinesterase poisoning.
- Nerve agent poisoning
- Preintubation in Peds RSI
Atropine
Contraindications?
Atropine Contraindications:
- Atrial fibrillation, flutter
- Heart rate >60
- Bradycardia secondary to increased ICP (I.e. Stroke, head trauma).
Atropine
Use with Caution?
Atropine Use with Caution:
- Do not mix with Sodium Bicarbonate
- Be certain patient w/ bradycardia is not hypoxia or head injured in origin.