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14 Cards in this Set
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Class
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Antiarrhythmic
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Actions
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1. slows AV conduction
2. 6 second half life |
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indications
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PSVT
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contraindications
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1. 2nd or 3rd degree block
2. sick sinus syndrome 3. wandering pacemaker 4. incompatible meds |
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incompatible meds
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1. tegretol- epilepsy
2. theophylline 3. other xanathines (coffee) |
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precations
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arrythmias
blocks common during cardioversions |
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side effects
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facial flushing
headache sob dizziness nausea vomiting |
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dosage
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6, 12, 12
6 mg rapid iv over 1-2 seconds followed by rapid 20 ml bolus repeat with 12 mg if no response after 1-2 min repeat with 1-12 mg bolus for max of 30 mg |
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max dose
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30 mg
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route
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rapid IV
admin at shortest possible route, i.e. AC saline lock |
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how supplied
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6 mg/ 2 ml vials
prefilled syringes |
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pediatric dose
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0.05 -0.1 mg/ kg
max of 12 mg |
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pediatric max dose
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0.3 mg/kg
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2nd and subsequent pediatric dosages
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0.1-0.15 mg/kg
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