Amiodarone - 12445-3

Question 0

Amiodarone - Actions (2)

Answer 0

• Noncompetitive Alpha/Beta Adrenergic blocking properties

- Prolongs duration of action potential and effective refractory period which slows conduction

Question 1

Amiodarone - Class (1)

Answer 1

• Class 3 Antidysrhythmic

Question 2

Amiodarone - Indications (4)

Answer 2

• VF/VT CPA
• Control of hemodynamically stable VT/polymorphic VT/ WCT of uncertain origin
• Refractory PSVT’s atrial tach, and pharmacological cardioversion of AFib
• Control rapid ventricular rate due to accessory pathway conduction in preexcited atrial arrhythmias

Question 3

Amiodarone - Side Effects (5)

Answer 3

• Hypotension
• Bradycardia
• Hepatotoxicity
• CHF/pulmonary fibrosis
• Misc flushing/abnormal salivation

Question 4

Amiodarone - Contraindications (4)

CHHP

Answer 4

• Cardiogenic shock
• Hypersensitivity
• Hypotension
• Pulmonary congestion

Question 5

Amiodarone - Precautions (3)

Answer 5

• monitor vs/ekg/LS/LOC
• do not shake or it will foam
• monitor infusion rate carefully