Misc Anti-Arrhythmics Flashcards
1
Q
SE: Bone marrow aplasia/agranulocytosis
A
Fatal SE of Procainamide
2
Q
PVCs 1st tx
A
amiodarone
3
Q
after trying amiodarone for PVC, try…
A
Lidocaine
4
Q
Neuropathic pain relief (DM)
A
Mexiletine
5
Q
Long QT drugs
A
IA, IC, III, K+ channel blockers
6
Q
Cautious about B-blockers…
A
Pts w/ A-flutter/A-fib!, sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, asthma, DM
7
Q
SE of Class II/B-blockers
A
Impotence, Bronchospasm, Hypoglycemia!
8
Q
Prolongs PR interval
A
Propranolol
9
Q
Protective for QT prolongation
A
Progesterone
10
Q
Slow AV nodal conduction ECG
A
Prolongs PR interval
11
Q
Dronedarone CI
A
SEVERE HF!
12
Q
Major SE CCBs
A
Reflex tachycardia
13
Q
Reflex tachycardia/CCBs are not good for pts
A
w/ CHF, angina or fast BPM
14
Q
Adverse affect Dopamine
A
Arrhythmias
15
Q
Adverse affect Dobutamine
A
Less arrhythmias < Dopamine
