Chapter 25 Flashcards

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Dysrhythmia

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Arrhythmia

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Adenosine (unclassified)

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  • MOA: slows the electrical conduction time through the AV node
  • Adverse effects: hypotension or bradycardia
  • Indications: supra ventricular tachycardia
  • Contraindications: drug allergy or heart blocks
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Amiodarone (Class II)

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  • MOA: blocks alpha and beta receptors
  • Adverse effects: bradycardia and hypotension
  • Indications: ventricular tachycardia, atrial…
  • Contraindications: drug allergy
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Sotalol (Class II; beta blocker)

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  • MOA: blocks beta receptors
  • Adverse effects: bradycardia, chest pain, dizziness
  • Indications: ventricular tachycardia, atrial..
  • Contraindications: drug allergy
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Verapamil (Class IV)

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  • MOA: slows calcium channels in cardiac conduction tissue
  • Adverse effects: bradycardia, hypotension, dizziness
  • Indications: supraventricular tachycardia, rate control for atrial ….
  • Contraindications: drug allergy
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