Verapamil

Question 1

Verapamil

Class

Answer 1

Antidysrhythmic, Class IV Calcium Channel Blocker, Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Question 2

Verapamil

Action

Answer 2

Inhibits calcium influx across cell membranes, causing coronary vasodilation and smooth muscle relaxation that decreases peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand, slows SA/AV node conduction

Question 3

Verapamil

Indicartions

Answer 3

Symptomatic a-fib and a-flutter, SVT or PSVT refractory to adenosine, hypertension, angina

Question 4

Verapamil

Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, hypotension, severe CHF, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block, Sick sinus syndrome, AMI

Question 5

Verapamil

Adult Dose

Answer 5

0.1. mg/kg, 10 mg max signle dose

Question 6

Verapamil

Pedi Dose

Answer 6

0.1 mg/kg, 2 mg max single dose <1yo, 5 mg max >1yo

Question 7

Verapamil

Side effects

Answer 7

Drowsiness, headache, nausea, edema, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, CHF, Heart Blocks