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Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Phase I - Initial Repolarization ... Transient K+ efflux moving ... prolong AV node repolarization ... prolong AV node repolarization ... Classification #Classes
Distinguishing Between Benign Early repolarization vs STEMI on EKG
#Diagnosis #Cardiology #ECG #EKG #Repolarization #STEMI #Comparison #Table
Between Benign Early repolarization ... Cardiology #ECG #EKG #Repolarization ... STEMI #Comparison #Table
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
and magnitude of depolarization ... prolong AV node repolarization ... interval (delays time repolarization ... prolong AV node repolarization ... Classification #Classes
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization; changes in the T wave provide the earliest clues to hyperpotassemia.
 - At
Hyperkalemia shortens repolarization ... 6.0 mEq/L, rapid repolarization ... causes peaked T ... in conduction causes ... #Progression #Table
FDA-Approved 1st line Medications for Tobacco Cessation Treatment

Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge, Nicotine gum, Nicotine inhaler, Nicotine
, Varenicline (tablet ... release (SR) (tablet ... Therapy #Comparison #Table ... #Agents #Dosing
Summary of dosing recommendations in renal impairment of commonly used hypoglycaemic agents

#Diabetes #Diabetic #Medications #Pharmacology #Dosing
Summary of dosing ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Dosing #Renal ... Impairment #CKD #Table
Transdermal Fentanyl require unique dosing conversions. For Adult and pediatric patients taking opiouds or doses not
require unique dosing ... not listed in Table ... morphine dose using ... Table A 3. ... Then using Table
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
Blockade • Slows depolarization ... Blockade • Slows depolarization ... Blockade • Slows depolarization ... Classification #Classes
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Non-Opioid Analgesics - Agents and Dosing

#Management #Pain #Pharmacology #NonOpioid
Analgesics - Agents and Dosing ... Medications #Doses #Dosing ... #Table #PAMI
Adjusted Pain Medication Dosing based on GFR

#Renal #Dosing #Pain #Pharmacology #Opiates #CKD #Gabapentin #Table
Pain Medication Dosing ... GFR #Renal #Dosing ... CKD #Gabapentin #Table