Simplified 1st Line Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Aortic Stenosis
A
BB if angina is present
ACEI if HF is present
Definitive treatment is surgical valve replacement
2
Q
Coartication of the aorta
A
Prostaglandin to open PDA
Surgical repair
3
Q
PDA
A
Indomethacin
4
Q
VSD
A
Large: surgery
Small: monitor
Also use lasix, high cal diet if CHF is present
5
Q
Atrial septal defect
A
> 8 mm = surgery
Lasix
6
Q
TOGA
A
Prostaglandin
Surgery (transpose great arteries AND coronary arteries)
7
Q
Truncus Arteriosus
A
Multiple surgeries throughout life
8
Q
A-flutter
A
BB
9
Q
A-Fib
A
Diltiazem; BB
10
Q
PSVT (retrograde P waves, hidden/simultaneous with QRS)
A
Adenosine
11
Q
WPW
A
Procainamide
12
Q
AV Block
A
Atropine
13
Q
Torsades de Pointes
A
IV Mag sulfate
14
Q
V-tach with LV dysfunction
A
IV amiodarone
15
Q
Dilated cardiomyopathy
A
BB