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Cardio 3

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disopyramide   Class 1A  
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procainamide   Class 1A  
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quinidine   Class 1A  
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class 1A effect on SA nodal cells   block Na+ channels, prolong phase 4, inc threshold for AP  
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class 1A effect on myocytes   block Na+ channels, prolong depolarization, inhibit K+, inc AP duration  
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class 1A effect on EKG   prolong QRS and QT  
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uses of class 1A drugs   A fib/flutter, paroxysmal SVT  
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signs of class 1A toxicity   torsade de points, syncope  
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use with caution in pts w/LV dysfunction   Class 1A  
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byproduct that causes QT prolongation   NAPA- product of procainamide  
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produces NAPA   liver  
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most effective for new onset A fib   IV ibutilide  
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used for atrial arrhythmias, new onset A fib, VT, and to dec occurrence of reentry arrhythmias   procainamide  
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type of procainamide to treat VT   Slow IV  
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signs of procainamide toxicity   SLE-like sx, hypotension, ND, rash, fever, hepatitis, agranulocytosis  
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procainamide effects that cause hypotension   ganglionic blocking effects  
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action of NAPA   pure class 3 action  
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caused by NAPA in renal insufficiency   torsade de points  
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dec dose in pts w/heart failure   procainamide  
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eliminates NAPA   kidneys  
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quinidine effect on AV node   inc conduction  
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quinidine effects that cause hypotension   anti-alpha effects  
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use with caution in pts w/implanted defibrillators   Class 1A  
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quidine effects that cause inc AV conduction   anti-cholinergic effects  
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often administered w/beta blockers, verapamil, digoxin, or diltiazem   quinidine  
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signs of quinidine toxicity   QT prolongation, tinnitus, GI disturbances, immunological effects  
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contraindicated in long QT, SSS, BBB, MG, and liver failure   quinidine  
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type of disopyramide used for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias   oral  
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anti-muscarinic effects exceed those of quinidine   disopyramide  
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strong negative ionotropi effect   disopyramide  
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disopyramide effects that cause urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision   anti-muscarinic effects  
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contraindicated in heart failure, LV dysfunction, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, conduction block, and SA nodal dysfunction   disopyramide  
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used for atrial tachycardia, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and neurocardiogenic syncope   disopyramide  
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norpace   disopyramide  
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lidocaine   Class 1b  
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mexiletine   class 1b  
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phenytoin   class 1b  
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not effective in a flutter, a fib, or SVTAs   class 1b  
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used to treat ventricular arrhythmias   class 1b  
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used as prophylaxis for V fib after DC conversion in an ischemic setting   lidocaine  
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DOC for acute suppression of acute ventricular arrhythmias   lidocaine  
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type of lidocaine used in heart failure pts   low dose  
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signs of lidocaine toxicity   confusion, dizziness, seizures  
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may cause lidocaine to accumulate   beta blocker  
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phenytoin MOA   blocks Na+ channels  
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induces CYP450 3A4   phenytoin  
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affects metabolism of lidocaine, mexiletine, and quinidine   phenytoin  
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signs of phenytoin toxicity   gingival hyperplasia, horizontal gaze nystagmus, increased suicidal ideation  
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used to treat seizures, congenital long QT, vent tachycardia, digoxin-induced arrhythmias   phenytoin  
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useful in pt population with concurrent seizures and ventricular arrhythmias   phenytoin  
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flecainide   group 1C  
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propafenone   group 1C  
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must have normal EF to be used   group 1C  
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analog of lidocaine   mexiletine  
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used for life-threatening vent arrhythmias, peripheral neuropathy pain   mexiletine  
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may improve mexiletine side effects   taking with food  
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signs of mexiletine toxicity   dizziness, tremor, slurred speech, NV  
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class 1C effect on conduction velocity   decreased in all  
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class 1C effect on refractory period   inc in AV node and accessory bypass tracts  
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used for SVTA in non-MI pts and APCs   group 1C  
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propafenon effect on APs   does not prolong  
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primarily used for SVTAs   propafenone  
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signs of propafenone toxicity   metallic taste, constipation, bradycardia, bronchospasm  
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beta blockers   Class 2  
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most useful anti-arrhythmic drugs   class 2  
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used for atrial arrhythmia, recurrent MI, exercise induced arrhythmia   class 2  
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signs of class 2 toxicity   bronchospasm, cold extremities, impotence, negative ionotropic effect, AV blockade, acute HR, sleep disturbance/depression  
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amiodarone   class 3  
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bretylium   class 3  
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dronedarone   class 3  
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sotalol   class 3  
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dofetilide   class 3  
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ibutilide   class 3  
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class 3 effect on repolarization   block K+ current  
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class 3 effect on AP   prolong in Purkinje and ventricular muscle fibers  
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class 3 effect on phase 0   none  
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class 3 effect on conduction velocity   none  
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used for vent arrhythmias and SV arrhythmias   amiodarone  
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used for maintenance/restoration of sinus rhymthm in a fib   class 3  
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signs of class 3 toxicity   bradycardia, heart block, torsade de pointes  
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amiodarone effects on AP and refractories   prolongs both  
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amiodarone effects on depolarization (phase 0)   blocks Na+ and Ca++ channels, dec slope of phase 0  
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amiodarone effects on HR   slows  
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amiodarone effects on AV conduction   decreases  
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amiodarone effects on alpha and beta channels   blocks both  
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DOC for vent arrhythmias in pts w/recent MI   amiodarone  
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signs of amiodarone toxicity   pneuomonitis, bradycardia, vision issues, long QT, hypotension, hepatic toxicity, thyroid issues, blue skin, NV, constipation  
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type of amiodarone that can cause heart failure   IV  
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causes Smurf Syndrome   amiodarone  
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increases activity of warfarin and digoxin   amiodarone  
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used w/caution in pts w/SSS   amiodarone  
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structural analog of amiodarone   dronedarone  
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non selective beta blocker   sotalol  
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inhibits conduction in accessory bypass tracts   sotalol  
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excreted solely by kidneys   sotalol  
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can cause orthostatic hypotension   bretylium  
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prevents NE release   bretylium  
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bretylium effect on atrial tissues   none  
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used to treat life-threatening v tachycardia when all else has failed   bretylium  
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dofetilide effect on K+ current   blocks delayed K+  
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given w/EKG monitoring   dofetillide  
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contraindicated in pts w/hypokalemia or bradycardia   dofetillide  
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dose depends on creatinine clearance   dofetillide  
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verapamil   class 4  
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diltiazem   class 4  
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most potent in SA/AV nodes   class 4  
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contraindicated in SSS and AV block   class 4  
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used for SVTA, reentry SVT, hypertension, and prinzmetal angina   class 4  
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class 4 effects on threshold potential   elevates  
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class 4 effects on AP   prolongs  
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class 4 effects on refractory pd   prolongs in AV  
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class 4 effects on conduction   decreases  
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signs of class 4 toxicity   hypotension, constipation, bradyarrhythmias  
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use caution w/beta blockers and Ca++ channel blockers   class 4  
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adenosine effect on K+   increases outward current via G-pro coupled channels  
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effects inhibited by caffeine and theophylline   adenosine  
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DOC for rapid termination of narrow-complex PSVT   adenosine  
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signs of adenosine toxicity   flushing, SOB, chest burning sensation  
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digoxin MOA   vagal stimulation  
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digoxin effect on conduction   slows through AV node and His bundle  
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signs of digoxin toxicity   bradycardia, AV block, V-bigeminy  
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toxicity exacerbated by low K+   digoxin  
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Mg MOA   influences Na/K ATPase, Na+, K+, and Ca++ channels  
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used for digitalis-induced arrhythmias, torsade de pointes   Mg  
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prevents ibutilide-induced VT/VF   Mg  
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can cause AV block   Mg  
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increases risk of EAD/DADs and ectopic pacemaker activity   hypokalemia  
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decreases ectopic pacemaker activity, suppresses SA node   hyperkalemia  
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hyperkalemia changes on EKG   peak T waves and slurred QRSs  
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