Exam (elaborations)
Cardiac Pharm (ocemt) questions with correct answers
- Course
- Institution
Cardiac Pharm (ocemt) questions with correct answers
[Show more]
Content preview
Cardiac Pharm (ocemt) questions with correctanswers
Adenosine
Classification Correct Answer-Antidysrythmic
Adenosine
Mech of Action Correct Answer-• Stimulates adenosine receptors found
in the heart and lungs in low density
• Slows conduction time thru AV node, can interrupt the reentry
pathways thru AV and SA nodes, and can restore NSR in patients with
PSVT
Adenosine
Indications Correct Answer-Narrow Complex Tachycardia (SVT)
Adenosine
Contraindications Correct Answer-• Hypersensitivity
• 2nd or 3rd degree AV Block
• Sick Sinus Syndrome
Adenosine
Dosage Form Correct Answer-• 12mg/4ml vial or PFS
• 6mg/2ml vial or PFS
, Adenosine
Routes of Admin Correct Answer-• RIVP
• IO
Adenosine
Side Effects Correct Answer-• Chest Pressure
• Facial Flushing
Adenosine
Precautions Correct Answer-• Do not administer as a SO to patients with
severe asthma
• Persantine (Dipyridamole) and Tegretol (Carbamazepine) potentiate
Adenosine
• Reactive airway disease (Asthma, COPD) May developer
bronchospasm
• Theophyline and caffeine may act as Adenosine receptor antagonists
• Unstable or severely symptomatic patients, such as ALOC, with HR
>150 should be treated with synchronized cardioversion
Amiodarone
Classification Correct Answer-Antiarrhythmic
Amiodarone
Mech of Action Correct Answer-• Increases coronary blood flow
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller cracker. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $16.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81298 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now