Verapamil (WK6) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Class?
A
Calcium channel blocker
2
Q
Indications?
A
SVT refractory to adenosine, aflutter and afib
3
Q
Contraindications?
A
Hypotension, cardiogenic shock, heart block, CHF and WPW syndrome with afib
4
Q
Side Effects?
A
Hypotension, heart block, CHF, headache and dizzy
5
Q
Action?
A
Slows the AV conduction & suppresses reentry dysrhythmias. Causes dilation of the coronary arteries & reduces the O2 demand of the heart
6
Q
ADULT?
A
2.5 to 5 mg pushed over 2-3 min, may repeat @ double dose 15-30 min to a MAX TOTAL=20 mg
7
Q
PEDI? (NEWBORN TO 1 YEAR)
A
0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg slow IVP MAX=2 mg
8
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PEDI? (1 TO 15 YO)
A
0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg slow IVP MAX=5 mg
