pharm exam 3 Flashcards
phase 0
the cell enters a point of stimulation
-Na+ (sodium) rushes into the cell and depolarization occurs
phase 1
short period when sodium ion channels close and decrease permeability of NA+
-repolarization as K+ potassium leaves the cell
phase 2
-permeability to K+ decreases and calcium enters the cell
-action potential lasts longer
phase 3
rapid repolarization period
-Ca2+ stops and K+ permeability increses rapid rush of potassium out
-membrane back to resting state
phase 4
cell is resting membrane potential
-sodium-potassium pump
class 1 antiarrhythmic
-blocks sodium channels in cell membrane
-depressed phase 0
-prolonged duration of action potential
-quinidine, procainamide 1a
-lidocaine 1b
-flecainide, propafenone 1c
lidocaine
-ventricular dysrhythmias
-bolus injection
-anesthetic agen
flecainide and propafenone
paraxysmal afib/flutter
-maintains normal sinus rythym
quinidine
-grapefruit juice interferes with metabolism causing toxic levels
class 2 antiarrhythmic
block beta receptors
-depressed phase 4
-esmolol, propranolol, adenosine
esmolol and propranolol
-avoid in asthmatic clients and cause bronchospasms
adenosine
-6mg rapid IV over 1-2 seconds
-can do 2nd dose 1-2 minutes later at 12mg x2
-converts SVT to sinus rhythm
-15 sec duration of action
-athmatic client caution
-flushing, headaches, dyspnea (short term)
class 3 antiarrhythmic
-block potassium channels and prolong phase 3 (potassium leaves slowly)
-amiodarone, dofetilide, sotalol, dronedarone, ibutilide
amiodarone
-treats life threatending vertricular dysrhythmias, ven. fib, pulseless ven. tachycardia
-drug of choice for cardiac arrest
-converts afib to normal sinus rhythm
amiodarone adverse effects
-QT prolongation
-bradycardia
-hypotension
-GI
-hepatotoxicity
-pulmonary toxic
-hyper/hypo thyroid
-blue-gray skin
-photosensitivity
class 4 antiarrhythmic
-calcium channel blockers
-block movement of Ca2+ across membrane in cardiac and smooth muscle cells
-depressing phases 1 and 2
-slows automaticity and conduction and ventricular rate
-non-dihydropyridines: diltiazem, verapamil
class 4 antiarrhythmic indications and adverse effects
indications: treats supraventricle dysrhythmias, supraventricle tachycardia, afib, a flutter, angina, and hyper tension
adverse : bradycardia, tachycardia, AV block
antianginal agents
-improve blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium) by dilating vessels, increasing oxygen supply, and decreasing work of the heart
-nitrates, beta-adrenergic blockers, and calcium channel blockers
-used for all the anginas and STEMI/NSTEMI
ranolazine
-ranexa
-treats chronic angina
nitrates antianginal
-nitroglycerin
-directly on smooth muscle to relax and depress muscle tone
-relaxes and dilate veins, increasing blood flow through vessels and lowers BP because decrease in resistance
-decreases preload and afterload
nitroglycerin adverse effects
-headache, hypotension, dizziness, reflex tachycardia, syncope
nitroglycerin drug drug interactions
-heparin: decreases effect
-do not combine with phosphodiesterase type 5 PDE5
ihibitors like sildenafil (viagra), tadalafil, and vardenafil because it can cause serious hypotension
administering nitroglycerin
-1 tablet under tongue every 5 minutes PRN for a total of 3 tablets
-take BP before 1 dose and before any subsequent dose hold for hypotension
beta blockers antianginal
block sympathetic nervous system stimulation causing a decrease in cardiac output, myocardial oxygen consumption, excitability of the heart, and BP
-atenolol, metoprolol tartrate and succinate, propranolol, nadolol LOL