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16 Cards in this Set
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ADENOSINE - Therapeutic use? |
Antiarrhythmic (SVT) |
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ADENOSINE - Side effects? (3) |
Flushing, chest pain, hypotension |
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ADENOSINE - Mechanism? |
Decreases conduction velocity |
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ADENOSINE - duration of action? |
Very short!! |
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AMIODARONE - Mechanism? |
Potassium Channel Blocker |
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AMIODARONE - Therapeutic use? |
Antiarrhythmic (atrial fibrillation, SVT, or VF) |
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AMIODARONE - Side effects? (5) |
Pulmonary fibrosis, Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, Toxic liver, Photosensitivity, Blue skin discoloration |
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AMIODARONE - How long does it take to reach full effect? |
May take up to 6 weeks! |
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AMRINONE - Mechanism? |
Phosphodiesterase |
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AMRINONE - Therapeutic use? |
CHF |
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ATENOLOL - Mechanism? |
Beta blocker |
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ATENOLOL - Therapeutic use? |
Hypertension |
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ATENOLOL - Side effects? |
Fatigue, Lethargy, Insomnia, Impotence, Hypotension, Rebound hypotention |
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BRETYLIUM - Mechanism? |
Potassium Channel Blocker |
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BRETYLIUM - Therapeutic Use? |
Antiarrhythmic (VF or VT) |
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BRETYLIUM - Side effects |
Postural hypotension |
