Cardiac Drugs

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Vasodilators a. Lowers BP b. Improves the patency of coronary arteries, reduces work of heart c. manages hypertension, CHF, and CAD
What is the primary venodilator Nitrates
Epinephrine increases both _____________ and _________________ * Heart Rate *Contractility
Primary effect of Digitalis Increase myocardial contractility
Lidocaine An Anti arrhythmic agent that suppresses ventricular arrhythmias by decreasing automaticity
What is the Primary effect of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest Peripheral Vasoconstriction which leads to improved cerebral perfusion
Why is Nitroglycerin the preferred drug for treatment of acute angina? Rapid Onset
Prompt treatment with 02 for COPD patients may prevent Cardiac Arrest
What are the indications for Epinephrine use a. Cardiac Arrest *b. Asystole c. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) d. Symptomatic Bradycardia
What is Atropine Parasympathetic drug that improves sinus node automaticity and atrioventricular conduction by blocking vagal action on the heart
When would you administer Atropine *a. Bradycardia b. First degree AV block c. Mobitz 1 AV block d Bradyasystolic cardiac arrest
What are the effects of Atropine a, Positive Dromotrophic effect b. Positive Chronotropic effect
Define Dromotropic Affects the conduction speed in the AV node, and subsequently the rate of electrical impusles in the heart
What is Amiodarone (Cordarone) Antiarrhythmic agent used in the treatment of atrial and ventricular tachycardias and for ventricular fibrillation
What are the indications for Amiodarone a. Supraventricular Tachycardia b. Ventricular Tachycardia c. Ventricular Tachycardia without pulse d. Ventricular Fibrillation
What are the 2 major side effects of Amiodarone 1. Hypotension 2. Bradycardia
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