What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? - ANS Normal K+ =3.5-5
Hypokalemia = <3.5
Hyperkalemia = >5
Name some antiplatelet medications? - ANS ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro
Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet
Adenosine cause...
What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? - ANS Normal K+ =3.5-5
Hypokalemia = <3.5
Hyperkalemia = >5
Name some antiplatelet medications? - ANS ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin,
Reopro
Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet
Adenosine causes - ANS Maximum hyperemia
When the patient has a vasovagal reaction, what do you see? - ANS BP decreases
HR decreases
SV decreases
When a patient has a vasovagal reaction what do you do? - ANS Give fluids
Trendelenburg position
Atropine .5mg-1mg IV push
If the patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? - ANS Pre-procedure fluid
hydration
Use as small amount of contrast as possible
*3ml/kg OR 3 times the GFR*
How does heparin prevent clot formation? - ANS Heparin prevents the conversion of
prothrombin to thrombin.
Heparin combines with antithrombin to make it more effective.
What is the initial dose of Versed for sedation? - ANS .5mg-1mg
What is the action of Reopro? - ANS Reopro inhibits IIb/IIIa receptors
INR measures the levels of which drug? - ANS Coumadin (warfarin)
Most common access point to perform a myocardial biopsy? - ANS Right internal jugular
vein (IJ)
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