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2
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SE of phenytoin

A

Gingival hyperplasia

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Class of anti-arrhythmics that has a pro-arrhythmic effect (CAST trial), therefore are used as last line agents

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Class IC (flecainide, propafenone, moricizine)

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Class II antiarrhythmics are

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B-blockers

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Antiarrhythmic that exhibits Class II and III properties

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Sotalol

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6
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Side effect of sotalol

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prolongs QT and PR interval

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7
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Used intravenously for acute arrhythmias during surgery

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Esmolol

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8
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Anti-arrhythmics that decrease mortality

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B-blockers

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MOA of class III antiarrhythmics

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Potassium channel blockers

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Class III antiarrhythmic that exhibits properties of all 4 classes

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Amiodarone

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Specific pharmacokinetic characteristic of amiodarone

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Prolonged half-life, up to six weeks

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Antiarrhythmic effective in most types of arrhythmia

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Amiodarone

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13
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SE of Amiodarone

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Thyroid dysfunction, photosensitivity, skin (blue smurf syndrome), corneal deposits, liver damage and pulmonary fibrosis

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14
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MOA of class IV antiarrhythmics

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Calcium channel blockers

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15
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Agent to treat torsades de pointes

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Magnesium sulfate

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16
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Drug used supraventricular arrhythmias

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Digoxin

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17
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DOC for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)

18
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Adenosine’s MOA

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Activates acetylcholine sensitive K+ channels in SA and AV node

19
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Anti-arrhythmic with <10 second duration of action

20
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Drugs used in the management of angina

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Aspirin, Nitrates, CCB, and Beta blockers

21
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Aspirin reduces mortality in unstable angina by

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Platelet aggregation inhibition

22
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Nitrate used for acute anginal attacks

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Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets

23
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Nitrate used to prevent further attacks

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Oral and transdermal forms of nitroglycerin

24
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Nitrate free intervals are needed due to

25
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SE of nitrates

A

Postural hypotension, reflex tachycardia, hot flashes, and throbbing headache due to meningeal artery dilation

26
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CCB are DOC for

A

Prinzmetal’s angina

27
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Beta blockers are used for which type of anginal attack

28
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MOA of Cardiac glycosides (eg. digoxin)

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Indirectly increase intracellular calcium and cardiac contractility by inhibit Na+/K+ ATPase

29
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Digoxin is used in

A

Atrial fibrillation and CHF

30
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Digoxin toxicity can be precipitated by

A

Hypokalemia

31
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Antidote for digoxin toxicity

32
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors that increase mortality and have been found to have NO beneficial effects

A

Amrinone and milrinone

33
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SE of amrinone

A

Thrombocytopenia

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