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Which class of antiarrhymics are used for ventricular control |
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what is the only antiarrhymic drug used in A-fib conversion/control & ventricular conversion/control |
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which classes of antiarrhymics have anticholinergic effects |
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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? |
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which antiarrhythmic agents must be initiated in the hospital |
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sotalol (Betapace), dofetilide (Tikosyn) |
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Which antiarrhythmic drugs do NOT cause Torsads |
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1B, 1C, dronedarone, digoxin |
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Which drug has a possible ADR of SLE? |
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Which drug has a possible ADR of cinchonism? |
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Which antiarrhythmic agents can be used in both A-fib and HF pts |
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amioderone, dofetilide, digoxin |
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what is the therapeutic level for digoxin |
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what drug is used in digoxin overdose |
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Pill-in-the-Pocket refers to with two antiarrhythmic agents |
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which antiarrhythmic would be best in pts with COPD and A-fib |
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which antiarrhythmic agent would you not use in a pt with an iodine allergy |
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What are the advantages of dronedarone over amiodarone? |
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