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Class I
Class II
Class III
Aniticoagulants
Other
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Group of Class I drugs that moderately slow conduction, prolongs QT interval
What is Class I Type I A. Example is Norpace
100
Treats dysrhythmias associated with excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation
What is a Class II antidysrhythmics?
100
Lengthen absolute refractory period and prolong repolarization
What are Class III anti-dysrhythmics?
100
Prevent clot formation from blood pooling in atria due to incomplete filling
What is the rationale for administering anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation?
100
Increases vagal tone and slows AV node conduction. Is used to treat chronic A-fib
What is digoxin?
200
Shortness of breath, widening of QRS, Prolonged QT interval, heart block
What are the potential adverse effects of Norpace
200
Shortness of breath, wheezing, insomnia, fatigue, and dizziness
What are side effects or adverse effects for Class II anti-dysrhythmics
200
Can be given orally or intravenously to treat AF, PSVT and life-threatening ventricular dysrythmias
What is amiodarone hydrochloride?
200
They are given long term for nonvalvular a-fib and have less issues than warfran sodium
What are dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban?
200
Parasympathetic agent used to treat bradydysrhythmias when the patient is symptomatic?
What is atropine?
300
Used to treat PSVT, tachydysrhythmias, PVCs but are not as commonly used.
What Class I A dysrhyhtmics
300
Can be given intravenously or by mouth. Used to treat Afib, Aflutter, PSVT and PVCs
What is propanolol hydrochloride?
300
Should be infused via a central line. And is more stable in a glass bottle
What is amiodarone hydrochloride?
300
Because of risk for falls
What is the rationale for caution for administration of alternative anticoagulants in people over the age of 75?
300
Used to treat torsades de pointes
What is magnesium sulfate?
400
Shorten repolarization and are used to treat PVCs, VT, and VF
What are Class I B antiodysrhythmics
400
Is administered intravenously at an initial dose of 500 mcg/kg/min
What is esmolol hydrochloride?
400
Grapefruit juice, St. John's Wort
What are things to avoid while taking donedarone?
400
Abrupt discontinuation can result in a stroke
What is the rationale for teaching the client to take the alternative anticoagulant medications specifically as directed?
400
Facial flushing, shortness of breath, dyspnea, chest pain
What are side effects of adenosine?
500
Can cause CNS effects such as confusion, slurring of speech, and seizures
What is lidocaine?
500
Possess both Class II beta adrenergic blocking effects and Class III action potential duration prolongation properties. Is an oral agent
What is Sotalol hydrochloride?
500
Corneal pigmentation, photosensitivity, muscle weakness, thyroid toxicity, hypotension
What are side effects and adverse effects of amiodarone?
500
Requires monitoring of INR and has dietary restrictions
What is warfarin sodium?
500
Urinary retention, dry mouth, increase in intraocular pressue.
What are side effects and adverse effects of atropine sulfate?