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Antiarrhymics
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04/22/2010

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Which class of antiarrhymics are used for ventricular control
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1A, 1B
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what is the only antiarrhymic drug used in A-fib conversion/control & ventricular conversion/control
Definition
amioderone
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which classes of antiarrhymics have anticholinergic effects
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1A, 1C
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Which drugs are indicated for Ventricular Arrhythmias?
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Class IA, IB, amiodarone, sotalol, digoxin
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Which drug has an active metabolite?
Definition
Procainamide
Term
which antiarrhythmic agents must be initiated in the hospital
Definition
sotalol (Betapace), dofetilide (Tikosyn)
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Which antiarrhythmic drugs do NOT cause Torsads
Definition
1B, 1C, dronedarone, digoxin
Term
Which drug has a possible ADR of SLE?
Definition
procainamide
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Which drug has a possible ADR of cinchonism?
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Quinidine
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Which antiarrhythmic agents can be used in both A-fib and HF pts
Definition
amioderone, dofetilide, digoxin
Term
what is the therapeutic level for digoxin
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0.8-2 ng/mL
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what drug is used in digoxin overdose
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Digibind
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Pill-in-the-Pocket refers to with two antiarrhythmic agents
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propafenone, flecainide
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which antiarrhythmic would be best in pts with COPD and A-fib
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amioderone or dofetilide
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which antiarrhythmic agent would you not use in a pt with an iodine allergy
Definition
amioderone
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What are the advantages of dronedarone over amiodarone?
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less ARDs
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