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Dysrhythmia
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-Can change what the heart muscles are doing
-Disturbance of normal electrical conduction system of the heart, resulting in abnormal HR -Must use EKG to identify -Causes: Abnormal firing of pacemaker cells or blockage of normal electrical pathways |
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Antidysrhythmic Drugs
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Primary purpose: Treat abnormal electrophysiologic function
Drugs: phenytoin/Lidocaine (P) moricizine quinidine/Quinine Water flecainide Beta adrenergic Blockers Sotalol Amiodarone verapamil & diltiazem (Ca Channel Blockers) bretylium tosylate-(monitor closely) Adenosine-(monitor closely) |
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Antidysrhythmic SE
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HA, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision w/ amiodarone, photosensitivity, blue-gray skin discoloration
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Nursing Considerations
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-Have emergency equipment readily available
-Monitor ECG for changes -Monitor HR, BP, general well-being, skin breath sounds -Monitor serum electrolyte levels (K+, Ca, Mg) -Caution patients that sudden withdrawal of meds may be life threatening |
