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What medication is given to increase SA node rate? |
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Definition
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| What medications are used to slow SA node rate? |
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Definition
Beta blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Digitalis |
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| What medications are used to increase the AV rate? |
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Definition
Atropine
Isoproterenol(isuprel) |
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Term
| What medications are used to suppress atrail arrhythmias? |
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Definition
Quinidine
Procainamide (Pronestyl)
Sotalol
Amiodarone
Calcium Channel Blockers
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Term
what medications are used to slow the AV rate?
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Definition
Digitalis
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Adenosine
Vagel Maneuvers (carotid massage, Valsalva) |
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Term
What medications are used to suppress ventricular arrhythimas?
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Definition
Lidocaine
Procainamide
Bretylium
Quinidine
Amiodarome
Sotalol
Magnesium |
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| First drug for acute symptomatic bradycardia? |
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Definition
| Atropine, .5 mgIV every 3-5 mins for a total of .04 mg/kg (max dose of 3 mg). |
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| Second choice of medication for acute symptomatic bradicardia? |
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Definition
Epinephrine, 2-10 ug/min titrate to pt response.
Dopamine hydrochloride 2-10 ug/min titrate to pt. response. |
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