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Vasopressin
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Pitutary Hormone
Vasopressor |
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Vasopressin
Mechanism of Action? |
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Promotes reabsorption of water by action on renal tubular epithelium
Vasoconstriction
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Cardiac arrest
V-Fib
Pulseless V-Tach |
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Vasopressin
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Definition
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Vasopressin
Route and dosage? |
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Definition
| IV 40 units (one time only) |
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Vasopressin
Adverse Reactions / Side Effects? |
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Vasopressin
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Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Adverse Reactions / Side Effects?
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Dyspnea (SOB)
Prolonged Asystole in Pt's taking Dipyridamole
(Persantine which is an Anti-platelet Agent)
Higher degree of heart block can occur in pt's taking Tegretol (anti-seizure Medication)
Decreased effect of Adenosinewith Methylxanthines (Caffeine)
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Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Mechanism of action? |
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Definition
Slows conduction through AV node
(How? It inhibits the re-entry pathways through the AV node) |
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Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Indications? |
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Definition
To convert SVT to a sinus rhythm
(SVT is supraventricular tachycardia)
As a diagnostic aid |
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Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Contraindications? |
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Definition
| 2nd or 3rd degree AV heart blocks |
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Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Precautions? |
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Pt may transiently (tran zee ent lee) develop Asystole, PVC's PAC's, Sinus Bradycardia and Sinus Tachycardia after administration
Asthma |
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Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Route / Dosage? |
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Definition
Adult: IV, 6 mg rapid bolus
After 1-2 minutes follow with 12 mg
May follow up with an additional 12 mg if no response to first two doses
Pediatrics: 0.05 Mg/kg increase by 0.05 mg/kg q 2 minutes up to 0.25 mg/kg (0.05, 0.10, 0.15,0.20, 0.25)
Follow rapid IV bolus in proximal IV with rapid flush |
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