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Meds II Flashcards

1
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An anti-arrhythmic used in treatment of SVT arrhythmias & ventricular arrhythmias in pts without structural heart disease

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Sotalol

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1st drug for most forms of stable, narrow SVT

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Adenosine

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Dose:

100 mg over 5 min (1.5 mg/kg)

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Sotalol

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4
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Blocks platelet aggregation by blocking formation of thromboxane; reduces ACT mortality and reinfarction

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Aspirin

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Used in respiratory and neurologic depression from opiates

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Narcan or

Naloxone Hydrochloride

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6
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A calcium channel blocker used for hypertensive emergency

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Nicardipine

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7
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Anti angina for suspected ischemic pain

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Nitroglyceride

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Prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II to reduce mortality and improve LV dysfunction in post AMI

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Ace Inhibitors

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9
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This drug will cause toxicity in patients with renal failure; it is an antiarrhythmic

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Sotalol

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10
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Dose: 6 mg rapidly over 1-3 seconds; 2nd dose 12 mf in 1-2 minutes

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Adenosine

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11
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Dose 160 mg - 325 mg non enteric coated by chewing

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Aspirin

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12
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Adjuvant therapy of acute pulmonary edema without symptoms of shock

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Lasix or Furesomide

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13
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Alternative to amiodarone in cardiac arrest from VT/VF in stable monomorphic VT with preserved left ventricular function

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Lidocaine

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14
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These are given with low doses orally and steadily increased to achieve full dose in 24-48 hrs; within 1st 24 hrs of onset of AMI
Should be given orally

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Ace inhibitors

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15
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Administered to all patients with suspected myocardial infarction or unstable angina

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Beta Blockers

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16
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This is a beta blocker which is the only one that can be used with SV

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Propranolol

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17
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IV bolus: 12.5 - 25 mcg

Infusion: 10 mcg/min

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Nitroglycerine

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18
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Reduces afterload in heart failure and acute pulmonary edema and mitral or aortic valve regurgitation

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Nitroprusside

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19
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This medication cannot be used with phosphodiesterase inhibitors for ED

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nitroglycerine

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20
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Inhibits myocardial and smooth muscle contraction to reduce vascular resistance and BP

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CA channel blockers

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21
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This medication can be used for pump problems associated with CHF or pulmonary congestion with SBP > 70-100 mmHG & no signs of shock

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Dobutamine

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22
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Beta Adrenergic Agonist

Temporizing agent if external pacer not available for symptomatic bradycardia

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Isoproterenol

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23
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Used in severe CHF refractory to diuretics, vasodilators, or inotropics

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Inamrinone

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24
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ADP antagonist

Adjunctive anti platelet therapy for ACS used in STEMI or high risk of non ST elevation

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Clopidogrel

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25
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Very short duration of action & treats SVT arrhythmias such as A Fib or A Flutter that is less than 48 hrs old

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Ibultilide

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26
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Used in post op Cardiovascular surgical patients with CHF

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Milrinone

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27
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Hypertensive Crisis

Reduces afterload

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Nitroprusside

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28
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Used to slow ventricular response in A Fib or A flutter; toxic effects common with serious arrhythmias

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Digoxin

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29
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Used in refractory torsades unresponsive to Mg Sulfate; not used for cardiac arrest treatment

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Isoproterenol

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30
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Used in increased ICP pressure in neurological emergencies

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Mannitol

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31
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Used in cardiac arrest when torsades is present

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Mg Sulfate

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32
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Used in respiratory depression and due to effects of benzodiazepines

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Flumazenil

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33
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Not for routine use in cardiac arrest; used with ST elevation or new BBB when less than 12 hrs from onset

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rtPA

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34
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Alternative drug for reentry SVT with narrow QRS, adequate BP, and LV function

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Verapamil

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35
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Not recommended for routine use in cardiac arrest but may be used if prolonged resucitation

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Sodium Bicarb

36
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Mechanism of action is ascending loop of henle

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loop diuretics: bumex (bunetomide), Ederin, Furosemide

37
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Works on tubules in kidneys and interferes with Na and Cl reabsorption

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K Sparing Diuretics: Spironolactone, amiloride

38
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Doses come in strengths of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25%

39
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Loading dose: 300-600 mg orally, then maintenance

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Clopidegrel

40
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Interfers with reabsorption in distal tubule and early collecting duct

41
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Carbonic Anyhydrase Inhibitor, not a primary diuretic but can be used in glaucoma, met alkalosis, altitude sickness

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Diamox, Acetazolamide

42
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Is a diuretic that is freely filtered at glomerulus which slows absorption

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Glucose, osmotics, isosobide, mannitol, urea

43
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Used for chest pain when unresponsive to nitrates;

44
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Dose: 2-20 mcg/kg/min with low SBP below 70-100 mmHg

45
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Dose: 40 units IV

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Vasopressin

46
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Dose: 20-50 mg/min with max dose of 17 mg/kg

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Procainamide

47
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Dose: 1 mg every 3-5 minutes (1:10,000 solution)

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Epinephrine

48
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Dose: 300 mg IV/IO can be followed by 150 mg after 3-5 min

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Amiodarone

49
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This anti-arrhythmic should be avoided if a prolonged QT interval is present or CHF

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Procainamide

50
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Infusion dose: 0.1 - 0.5 mcg/kg/min

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Epinephrine or norepinephrine

51
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2-10 mcg/kg per minute via IV infusion

52
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IV infusion of 2-10 mcg/min

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Epinephrine IV infusion dose for bradycardia

53
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First dose 0.5 mg bolus; repeat every 3-5 min; max 3 mg

54
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Has alpha & beta blocking properties & used in patients with life threatening arrhythmias and hemodynamically unstable VT

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Amiodarone

55
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Dose: VF/VT 300 mg

Followed by 150 mg every 3-5 min

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Amiodarone

56
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This drug can be used in anyphalaxic shock

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Epinephrine

57
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Can be used in cardiogenic shock or vasopressor; used in hemodynamically significant hypotension as agent of last resort

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Norepinephrine or levophed

58
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Anti cholinergic medicine; may be beneficial in AV nodal block

59
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Has half life of 10-20 min and can be used in septic shock, or vasodilatory shock

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Vasopressin

60
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Doses can range from 0.5 mg if mild to 1.0 mg if urgent in IV push up to 3 mg max

61
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Used in cardiogenic shock

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norepinephrine

62
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Used in symptomatic bradycardia as alternative to dopamine when atropine fails

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Epinephrine

63
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This antiarrhythmic should be avoided if prolonged QT or CHF

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Procainamide

64
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Alternative vasopressor to epinephrine in adult shock or refractory VFf

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Vasopressin

65
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Dose: 6 mg rapidly over 1-3 seconds; 2nd dose 12 mg in 1-2 min

66
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Alternative to amiodarine in cardiac arrest from VF/VT

67
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Dose: IV is .04 to .4 mg/min

68
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Given with low dose orally and steadily increased to achieve full dose in 24-48 hrs

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Ace inhibitors

69
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Anti angina for suspected ischemic pain

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Nitroglyceride

70
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IV bolus dose: 12.5 to 25 mcg

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nitroglyceride

71
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Do not use for wide QRS tachycardia of uncertain origin or drug induced tachycardia

72
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Used in severe CHF that is refractory to normal treatments

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Inamrinone

73
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Anti coagulant therapy used in ACS for UA/STEMI that inhibits thrombin indirectly by factor X and forms antithrombin III

74
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Effective for conversion of A Fib or A flutter for brief duration which should be monitored on ECG constantly; monitor ECG continuously up to 4-6 hrs after and have defib nearby

75
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

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Inamrinone

76
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Another name for Levophed is?

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norepinephrine

77
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Can be used in stable wide complex tachycardia of unknown origin

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Procainamide

78
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May be used as alternative vasopressor to epinephrine during a shock refractory VF

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Vasopressin

79
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Max dose total is 17 mg/kg

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Procainamide

80
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An antiarrythmic that does not convert a fib or a flutter or VT

81
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What are the 5 H’s?

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Hypoxia
Hypovolemia
Hyper/Hypo kalemia
Hydrogen Ion
Hypothermia
82
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What are the 5 T’s?

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Toxins
Cardiac Tamponade
Thrombosis: Pulmonary or Coronary
Tension pneumothorax

83
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First dose is 150 mg over 10 minutes

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Amiodarone

84
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100 mg over 5 minutes

85
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Max dose is 17 mg/kg or if QRS duration increases

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Procainamide

86
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This antiarrhythmic should be avoided if prolonged QT or CHF

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Procainamide

87
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If your LV ejection factor is less than 40%

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Ace inhibitors

ACLS-Adv Cardiac (10 decks)

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