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Define Dysrhythmias |
Abnormalities in electrical conduction causing irregular HR/ Rhythm |
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Dysrhythmia Symptoms |
Dizziness Weakness Decreased Exercise Tolerance Shortness of breath Fainting |
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What two conditions are persistent dysrhythmias associated with? |
Stroke HF |
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Are atrial or ventricular dysrhythmias more serious and why? |
Ventricular, because they are more likely to interfere with heart function. |
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What conditions are associated with dysrhythmias? |
HTN, cardiac valve disease, CAD |
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Normal sinus rhythm |
75 action potentials per minute and 60-100 beats per minute |
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How is heart block manifested in an EKG? |
A long PR interval |
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How is heart block manifested in an EKG? |
A long PR interval |
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A flat T wave on an EKG is indicative of |
Ischemia in myocardium |
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What non-pharmacological method is used to control severe dysrhythmias? |
Electric shock |
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Non-pharmacological methods of controlling dysrhythmias. |
Pacemaker ICD catheter ablation Defibrillation |
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Class 1A sodium channel blockers adverse and side effects |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, urinary retention May cause new dysrhythmias or worsen existing ones, hypotension, blood dyscrasias, and lupus like syndrome |
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Class 1A sodium channel blockers adverse and side effects |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, urinary retention May cause new dysrhythmias or worsen existing ones, hypotension, blood dyscrasias, and lupus like syndrome |
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Class 1B Sodium channel blockers side and adverse effects |
Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy May produce new dysthymia s, or worsen existing ones, hypotension, bradycardia |
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