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Week 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What is another name for amiodarone?

A

Cordarone

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2
Q

What is amiodarone?

A

Antidysrhythmic/potassium channel blocker

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3
Q

What is amiodarone for?

A

Optional 2nd line for v-fib
Optional 2nd line for v-tach
Optional 2nd line for SVT

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4
Q

What is the dosage for amiodarone?

A

300 mg IV for v-fib max 450 mg.

150 mg IV over 10 minutes for v-tach, 450 mg max

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5
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What are contraindications for amiodarone?

A

Cardiogenic shock
Bradycardia
Heart blocks

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6
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What are the side effects of amiodarone?

A

Hypotension
Bradycardia
Heart blocks

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7
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What is another name for labetalol?

A

Normodyne

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8
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What is labetalol?

A

Alpha and beta adrenergic blocker

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9
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What does Labetalol do?

A

Reduces bp without reflex tachycardia

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10
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What is the indication for Labetalol?

A

Drug of choice for hypertensive crisis. BP>220/110

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11
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What is the dosage of labetalol?

A

20 mg slow IV over 2 minutes

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12
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What are the contraindications of labetalol?

A 
Cardiogenic shock
CHF
Bradycardia
Heart blocks
Asthma
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13
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What are the side effects of labetalol?

A

Hypotension
Bradycardia
Dizziness
Headache

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14
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What is sodium bicarbonate?

A

Buffer

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15
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What is sodium bicarbonate for?

A

Preexisting acidosis
Hyperkalemic
TCA overdose
ASA overdose

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16
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What is the dose of sodium bicarbonate?

A

1 mEq/kg repeat at .5 mEq/kg (IV/IO)

17
Q

What are the contraindications of sodium bicarbonate?

A

Metabolic or respiratory alkalosis

18
Q

What are the side effects of sodium bicarbonate?

A

Metabolic alkalosis

Seizures

19
Q

Special notes for sodium bicarbonate?

A

Tissue necrosis occurs with infiltration

20
Q

What is another name for diazepam?

A

Valium

21
Q

What is diazepam?

A

Benzodiazepine

22
Q

What is diazepam for?

A

Sedation
Premedication for cardioversion and intubation
Seizures

23
Q

What is the dosage for diazepam?

A

5 mg. IV push
Repeat at 5 mg. IV push
Max is 30

24
Q

What are the contraindications for diazepam?

A 
Comatose state
Head injury (unless actively seizing)
25
Q

What are the side effects of diazepam?

A

Respiratory depression

Hypotension

26
Q

What are the special notes for diazepam?

A

Effects can be reversed by romazicon

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