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Mod 6- Antiarrythmic Agents Flashcards

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What electrolytes can alter action potentials of the heart?

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sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium

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What is the action of Class 1 Antiarrhythmics?

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Blocks the sodium channels in the cell membrane during an action potential

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What is the action of Class II Antiarrhythmics?

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Blocks beta-receptors (beta adrenergic), causing depression of phase 4 of the action potential

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What is the action of Class III Antiarrhythmics?

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Prolongs Phase 3

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What is the action of Class IV Antiarrhythmics?

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Blocks calcium channels; works on phase 2

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Ia Antiarrhythmic Drugs

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Disopyramide
Procainamide
Quinidine

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Ib Antiarrhythmic Drugs

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lidocaine

mexiletine

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Ic Antiarrhythmic Drugs

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Flecainide

propafenone

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What phase do Class I Antiarrhythmics impact?

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Phase 0

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Indications for a Class I Antiarrhythmic

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management of acute ventricular arrhythmias during cardiac surgery or MI

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Contraindications for Class I Antiarrhythmics

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Allergy 
bradycardia or heart block 
CHF 
hypotension or shock
electrolyte disturbances
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Cautions for Class I Antiarrhythmics

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Renal/ hepatic dysfunction

pregnancy

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ADE of Class I Antiarrhythmics

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*CNS: dizziness, fatigue, slurred speech
GI- N/V
*CV- arrhythmia
respiratory depression
Misc.- rash, loss of hair, bone marrow suppression

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Drug/ Drug interactions for Class I Antiarrhythmics

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quinidine & digoxin- inc. digoxin toxicity
oral coagulants- inc. bleeding
digoxin & beta blockers- inc. risk for arrhythmias

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Drug/ Food interactions of Class I Antiarrhythmics

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Foods that alkalinize the urine- citrus, vegetables, antacids, milk products
Grapefruit juice

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Antiarrhythmic Prototype

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Lidocaine

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Class I pneumonic: Double Quarter Pounder
Lettuce, Mayo, Tomato
More Fries Please

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Disophyramide, Quinidine, Procainamide
Lidocaine, Mexiletine, Tocainide
Moricizine, Flecainide, Propefanone

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18
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What is the suffix of Class II Antiarrhythmics?

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“-olol”
acebutolol
esmolol
propanolol

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What is the action of Class II Antiarrhythmics?

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Slows down the HR

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When are Class II Antiarrhythmics indicated?

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used for super ventricular tachycardia >150bpm

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Contraindications for Class II Antiarrhythmics?

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Sinus bradycardia, AV block, cardiogenic shock, CHF, asthma (can cause bronchospasm), respiratory depression, pregnancy, lactation

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Caution for Class II Antiarrhythmics

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diabetics- can mask signs of hypoglycemia
thyroid dysfunction- can mask signs
renal/ hepatic dysfunction

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ADE of Class II Antiarrhythmics

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Blocking the SNS
*CNS- diziness, insomnia, dreams, fatigue
*CV- hypotension, bradycardia, AV block, arrhythmias
Respiratory- bronchospasm, dyspnea
GI- N/V, anorexia
Misc.- loss of libido, dec. exercise tolerance, alterations in blood glucose levels

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Drug/ drug interactions of Class II Antiarrhythmics

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Verapamil- increased drug effects

Insulin- risk of hypoglycemia

25
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Class II Antiarrhythmic Prototype

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Propranolol

26
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Action of Class III Antiarrhythmics

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Blocks the potassium channels and slows outward movement of potassium- prolongs action potentials

27
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Class III Antiarrhythmic Medications

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Amiodarone
Dofetilide
Sotalol (-alol belong to potassium channel blockers)

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Indications for Class III Antiarrhythmics

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Life threatening ventricular arrhythmias

maintenance of sinus rhythm after conversion of atrial arrhythmias

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Contraindications for Class III Antiarrhythmics

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None bc situation is life threatening

30
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Caution for Class III Antiarrhythmics

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Shock, hypotension, respiratory depression, prolonged QT interval, renal/ hepatic disease

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ADE of Class III Antiarrhythmics

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N/V, weakness, dizziness, arrhythmias

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Drug/ Drug interactions of Class III Antiarrhythmics

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Digoxin or quinidine- increase of serious toxicity

Consult a drug guide unless given during emergency

33
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What specific toxicity can happen with the first dose of Class III Antiarrhythmic Amiodarone?

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pulmonary toxicity and vision changes happen when on it long term

34
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Class III Antiarrhythmic Prototype

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Amiodarone

35
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Class III Antiarrhythmics- SAD Banana

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Potassium channel blockers-
Sotalol
Amiodarone
Dofelitide

36
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Class IV Antiarrhythmic Medications

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Diltiazem

Verapamil

37
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Class IV Antiarrhythmic actions

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block movement of calcium; slow conduction through the AV node

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Indications for Class IV Antiarrhythmics

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supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) 
control the ventricular response to rapid atrial rates
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Contraindications for Class IV Antiarrhythmics

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allergy, sick sinus syndrome or heart block, pregnancy, lactation, CHF, hypotension

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Cautions for Class IV Antiarrhythmic

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idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis

renal/ liver impairment

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ADE of Class IV Antiarrhythmics

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CNS- weak, dizzy on standing, hypotension

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Drug/ Drug interactions of Class IV Antiarrhythmics

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MANY consult drug guide

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Class IV Antiarrhythmic Prototype

44
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Class IV Antiarrhythmic

Very Dairy

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r/t calcium
Verapamil
Diltiazem

45
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McDonald’s Salt Shaker is the mnemonic for which antiarrhythmic?

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Class I- sodium channel blockers

46
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How is adenosine used to treat arrhythmias?

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basically stops all electrical activity in the heart, very painful

47
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How is digoxin used to treat arrhythmias?

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Negative chronotrope that slows the HR

slows calcium from leaving the cells

48
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How is dronedarone used to treat arrhythmias?

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used to reduce risk of hospitalization in pts w/ persistent AF or flutter who have risk factors for CVD and scheduled to be converted to sinus rhythm

49
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What blood tests do we monitor for antiarrhythmic agents?

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CBC, Liver & kidney function

50
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What needs to be continually monitored while on an antiarrhythmic?

A

Cardiac rhythm

51
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Is it better to administer antiarrhytmics paternally or orally

A

Oral if feasible

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