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12 Cards in this Set
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Adenosine
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-Poison or drug induce Tachycardia
-2nd or 3rd degree block -Safe and effective in pregnancy |
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Amiodarone
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-Large doses are associated with hypotension
-Do not give with drugs that prolong QT interval -Very long half life 40 days |
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ASA
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-Pt with active ulcers or asthma
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Atropine Sulfate
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-Dont give with Acute MI as it increase oxygen demand. (Don't give, consult MD)
-Avoid in hypothermic bradycardia. -Not effective in type 2 and 3rd degree blocks. |
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Dopamine
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-Correct hypovolemic with volume replacement than consider dopamine
-Use caution with cardiogenic shock with acompanying CHF -May cause tachydysrhythmias, excessive vasoconstricion -Do not mix with sodium bicarb |
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Epinephrine
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-Rasing heart rate and BP may cause MI, angina, and increased O2 demand on the heart.
-Higher doses do not improve neurological outcome. -Higher doses may be needed for tx drug/poison induced shock. |
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Furosemide
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Dehydration, hypovolemic, hypotension, hypokalemia, or other electrolyte imbalances may occur.
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Lidocaine
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-Prophalactic use in AMI is contraindicated.
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Morphine Sulfate
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-Administer slowly and titrate to effect.
-Watch for respiratory depression. -Causes hypotension in hypovolemic pts. -Use with caution in Rt ventricular infarction. |
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Nitroglycerin
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-Do not let BP drop below 90mmHg systolic.
-Pt should be lie or sitting down when receiving med. |
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Sodium Bicarbonate
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-The major buffering agents in cardiac arrest is good CPR
-Not recommended in routine use in cardiac arrest |
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Vasopressin
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-Contraindicated with CAD
-Very potent vasoconstrictor may cause ischemia or angina. |