meds Flashcards
An analgesic that relaxes smooth muscle & dilates peripheral arteries & veins; causes decreased venous return to heart to decrease preload
Nitroglycerin
A narcotic analgesic which causes venodilation and can lower heart rate by increased vagal tone; reduces myocardial O2 demand
Morphine
What type of drugs produce vasodilation by blocking conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; since angiotensin is a potent vasoconstrictor it decreases peripheral vascular resistance reducing the pressure that heart must pump against which decreases myocardial workload. A. Beta blockers B. Calcium channel blockers C. Ace inhibitors D. Vasopressors
C. Ace Inhibitors
These type of drugs inhibit beta 1 adrenergic receptor sites to reduce myocardial contractility, SA node rate, and AV node conduction velocity to decrease cardiac work & myocardial O2 demand A. Beta Blockers B. Calcium Channel Blockers C. Ace inhibitors D. Vasopressors
A. Beta Blockers
Potent antiplatelet medications that act on GP receptors on platelet membrane to inhibit & prevent platelets from binding with fibrinogen?
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
What is the dose of aspirin given?
162 to 325 mg orally
Clopidogrel is what type of medication?
Antiplatelet agent
This medication stimulates beta1 & beta2 receptors, produces vasodilation and has immediate onset of action; It is a beta-adrenergic receptor agaonist & anti-arrhythmic used when atropine not appropriate or while waiting for availability of pacemaker; is alternative to dopamine
Isoproterenol
Antidiuretic hormone & powerful vasoconstrictor; increases cerebral & cardiac blood flow
vasopressin
What is the dose of epinephrine?
1 mg flush every 3-5 min
T or F: Epinephrine will increase myocardial O2 demand
T
What is a dose for epinephrine for continuous infusion?
0.1 to .5 mcg/kg per minute or via ET tube 2 - 2.5 mg diluted in 10 ml of NS
This medication will increase CO by decreasing afterload; it directly depresses automaticity & inhibits alpha & beta receptors
Amiodarone
T or F: Lidocaine should be used as alternative medication in bradycardia or ventricular escape Rhythm
False: It can be lethal with bradycardia and Vent escape rhythms
T or F: Lidocaine should not be given with 3rd degree HB or bradycardia related PVC’s
True
What is the dose for Lidocaine?
1-1.5 mg/kg iv bolus; can repeate in 5-10 min at 0.5 - 0.75; not to exceed max dose of 3 mg/kg
What medication is indicated for torsades?
Mg Sulfate
This anti-arrhythmic medication can be used in asthmatics since it brings down respiratory drive.
Mg Sulfate
These medications are as effective as TCP in the bradycardia algorhythm & used after atropine?
Dopamine
Epinephrine
2-10 mcg /kg/min
What is atropine dose?
0.5 mg bolus every 3-5 min
repeat every 3-5 min
max dose of 3 mg
T or F: Atropine may be given & is effective in type II or III HB
False
This medication is a vagolytic and parasympathetic blocker, considered anticholinergic it relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to increase HR and increase conduction velocity?
Atropine
Antiarrhythmic drug with short half life; main use is to suppress SVT but does not work on a fib or a flutter or vt
Adenosine
What is the dose for Adenosine:
6 mg rapid IV push
12 mg if needed for 2nd dose
Antiarrhythmic used for stable wide QRS tachycardia
Procainamide
What is the dose for Procainamide?
20-50 mg/min until arrhythmia suppressed or
maintenance at 1-4 mg/min
A beta blocker or antiarrhythmic medication used to treat stable monomorphic VT, SVT’s & ventricular arrhythmias; is avoided with prolonged QT
Sotalol
Dose: 100 mg over 5 minutes
This is a calcium channel blocker which is used as an alternative to adenosine for SVT’s narrow complex tachycardia with adequate BP?
Verapamil
A Chronotripic/Ionotropic: This medication increases the strength & vigor of heart contractions and useful in heart failure; alternative drug to reentry SVT to slow vent response in A fib/A flutter but toxic effects are common
Digoxin
This medication can be used in torsades if MG sulfate not available; also used at temporizing measure if external pacer not available but should not be used in cardiac arrest;
Isoproterenol
Name medications used in treatment of ACS according to the guidelines?
O2 Aspirin Nitroglycerin Morphine Fibrinolytics Heparin Beta blockers
What medications are used in treatment of acute stroke per guidelines?
tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) Glucose Labetalol Nitroprusside Nicardipine Aspirin
What medications can be given via ET tube in cardiac emergencies?
Lidocaine epinephrine Vasopressor Narcan Atropine
Enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril are all what type of medication?
ACE inhibitors or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
What does of aspirin should be administered?
160 mg to 325 mg non enteric coated tablet asap