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Cardiovascular System | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid

Antiarrhythmics
5 Picmonics to Learn | 10 mins
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Mechanism
Slows AV Conduction
Indications
Supraventricular Tachycardia (Paroxysmal)
Side Effects
Bradycardia
Flushing
Dyspnea
Considerations
Rapid IV Push
Caffeine and Theophylline Decrease Effectiveness
Dipyridamole May Intensify Effects
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Lidocaine
Mechanism
Blocks Na+ Channels
Indications
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Anesthetic
Side Effects
Paresthesias
Seizures
Respiratory Depression
Drowsiness
Consideration
Anesthetic Effects Extended with Epinephrine
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Magnesium Sulfate
Mechanism
Muscle Relaxant
Indications
Preterm Labor Contractions
Preeclampsia
Side Effects
Warm Feeling
Hypotension
Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRS)
Decreased Respiratory Rate
Decreased Urine Output
Paralytic Ileus
Antidote
Calcium Gluconate
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Calcium Channel Blockers (Verapamil and Diltiazem)
Mechanism of Action
Slows AV Conduction
Indications
Angina Pectoris
Arrhythmias
Essential Hypertension
Side Effects
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Constipation
Peripheral Edema
Gingival Hyperplasia
Nursing Consideration
Medication Education
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2 mins
Amiodarone
Mechanisms
Class III Antiarrhythmic (K+ Channel Blocker)
Decreases SA and AV Node Conduction
Inhibits Cytochrome P450
Indications
Supraventricular Tachycardia with Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia
Side Effects
Hepatotoxicity
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Bradycardia
Heart Block
Thyroid Disorders
Blue/Gray Skin Deposits
Corneal Deposits
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3 mins

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