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Medications Flashcards

1
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What does digoxin do?

A

increases force of myocardial contractions, slows HR by decreasing conduction thru SA, AV nodes.

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2
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What does digoxin treat?

A

mild to moderate chronic atrial fibrillation

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3
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True of False Dig toxicity may result in hyperkalemia

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TRUE

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What does Atropine do?

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decreases GI mobility, preop to inhibit salivation/secretions, increases HR

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5
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What is Atropine used to tx?

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sinus bradycardia

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6
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What classification of meds may increase Atropine effects?

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Anticholinergics

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7
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What are some side effects of Atropine?

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dry mouth, nose, throat, decreased diaphoresis, constipation

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What classification is Epinephrine?

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Sympathomimetic(adrenergic agonist)

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9
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What does Epinephrine do?

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increases contractility, HR, BP, CO-cardiac stimulation

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10
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What three rescue medications can be given ET Tube?

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epinephrine, atropine, lidocaine

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11
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What medication is given first after shock?

A

Epinephrine

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What are some side effects of epinephrine?

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tachy, palpitations, anxiety, HA, eye irritation, dizziness, excessive doses can cause acute hypertension

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13
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What classification is Quinidine?

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Antiarrhythmics

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What are some side effects of Quinidine?

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diarrhea, hypotension, N, V,

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What does Amiodarone do?

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suppresses arrhythmias, prolongs action potential, slows sinus rhythm

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16
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What is Amiodarone used for?

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tx of ventricular fibrillation, hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia.

17
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What should you remember about Amiodarone?

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long half life can be toxic to eyes and lungs.

18
Q

What classification is Diltiazem?

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

19
Q

What does Diltiazem do?

A

Decreases HR, contractility, slows SA and AV conduction, decreases PVR by vasodilation

20
Q

What is Diltiazem used to tx?

A

Angina, Hypertension, temporary control of A. Fib/flutter, PSVT.

21
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What classification is Adenosine?

A

Antiarrhythmic

22
Q

What does Adenosine do?

A

depresses left ventricular function, restores normal sinus rhythm

23
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What is adenosine used to treat?

A

PSVT

24
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What classification is Verapamil?

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

25
Q

What does Verapamil do?

A

decreases HR, myocardial contractility, slows SA, AV conduction, decreases PVR by vasodilation

26
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What does Verapamil tx?

A

SVT, hypertension, A Fib./flutter

27
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What classification is Vasopression?

A

Cardiac stimulant

28
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What is vasopression used for?

A

V. Fib.

29
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What is sodium bicarbonate used to correct?

A

acid base balance

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