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meds to treat arrythmias - Answer class 2: beta adrenergic blockers class 3: K+ channel blockers class 4: calcium channel blockers other: digoxin class 2: beta adrenergic blockers examples - Answer metoprolol, propranolol, nadolol, atenolol action of beta adrenergic blockers - Answer...

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meds to treat arrythmias - Answer class 2: beta adrenergic blockers

class 3: K+ channel blockers

class 4: calcium channel blockers

other: digoxin



class 2: beta adrenergic blockers examples - Answer metoprolol, propranolol, nadolol, atenolol



action of beta adrenergic blockers - Answer blockade of myocardial b-adrenergic receptors

uses: ventricular arrhythmias, HTN, angina, MI



class 3: K+ channel blockers example - Answer amiodarone



action of K+ channel blockers - Answer prolongs action potential by delaying K+ efflux

developed bc some pt died from Na+ channel blockers

used for dysrhythmias that are difficult to treat: life-threatening



class 4: calcium channel blockers examples - Answer diltiazem and verapamil



action of calcium channel blockers - Answer slow rate of AV conduction in patients with a-fib

used for paroxysmal SVT; rate control for a-fib and flutter, HTN, angina



Digoxin- other used for arrhythmias - Answer improves strength of cardiac contraction

used for HF and atrial dysrhythmias

monitor potassium levels, drug levels, and for toxicity! Hypokalemia potentiates dig toxicity

can cause yellow vision

, side effects for antidysrhythmics - Answer all antidysrhythmics can cause dysrhythmias

N/V/D, dizziness, blurred vision, headache



nursing measures for antidysrhythmics - Answer obtain drug and medical hx

VS throughout

serum potassium levels before initiating therapy

assess for conditions that may be contraindications

potential drug interactions

instruct pt on schedules and SE to report

monitor well-being, skin color, temp, heart and lung sounds

assess plasma drug levels

monitor for toxic effects: yellow



what should patients who are taking propranolol, digoxin and other agents be taught? - Answer how to
assess radial pulse for 1 min, and notify if pulse is less than 60 bpm before taking next dose



monitoring for therapeutic response - Answer decrease BP in hypertensive pt

decreased edema

regular pulse rate

pulse rate without irregularities

improved regularity of rhythm



stable angina and CAD medications - Answer A. ASA and anti-platelet

B. blood pressure control

C. cholesterol and cigarettes

D. diet and diabetes

E. education and exercise

F. Other

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