Cardiac for 351

adenosine is in what class?

• anticoagulant

• vasopressor

• antiarrhythmic

• calcium channel blocker

Answer explanation

slows down heart rate temporarily to allow for better visualization of the rhythm

amiodarone belongs to what class?

• beta blocker

• anticholinergic

• cardiac glycoside

• antiarrhythmic

Answer explanation

slows down the cardiac action potential, thus slowing the heart rate.

atropine sulfate belongs to which class

• anticholinergic

• anti coagulant

• beta blocker

• calcium channel blocker

Answer explanation

increases SA node stimulus and increases conduction through the AV node.

anticoagulant medication

• warfarin

• dibigatran

• rivaroxaban

• apixaban

• edoxaban

Answer explanation

AND HEPARIN! these medication inhibit clot formation

Beta blockers

• atenolol

• metoprolol

• captopril

• carvedilol

• sotalol

Answer explanation

negative chronotropic effects to help slow down the heart rate , decrease cardiac workload and oxygen demand

Diltiazem slows down conduction through the AV node. Choose all that are correct.

• beta blocker

• calcium channel blocker

• for AFIB/AFLUTTER

• FOR ST/VT

Answer explanation

WE have to sloowww down the AV node because it can generate independent electrical impulses which can cause chaos in the atria. Remember AFIB and Aflutter have no P waves.

Digoxin belongs to what class

• antiarrhythmic

• anticoagulant

• vasopressor

• cardiac glycoside

Answer explanation

slows conduction through the AV node, improves cardiac contractility

Vasopressor medication

• amiodarone

• atropine sulfate

• epinephrine

• atenolol

Answer explanation

Produces vasoconstriction. Use in combination with CPR