Procainamide HCL Quiz
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Procainamide HCL Quiz

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What is the classification of procainamide HCL?

  • Ventricular and supraventricular antiarrhythmic (Class Ia) (correct)
  • Vasodilator
  • Beta blocker
  • Anticoagulant

    • What is the action of procainamide HCL on the cardiac action potential?

  • Shortens the cardiac action potential
  • Blocks potassium channels
  • Stimulates open sodium channels
  • Blocks open sodium channels and prolongs the cardiac action potential (correct)

    • What are the indications for using procainamide HCL?

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Treatment of anxiety disorders
  • Treatment of stable monomorphic VT with normal QT interval and preserved LV function (correct)
  • Treatment of diabetes

    • What is the recommended IV loading dose of procainamide for adults?

    <p>20 to 50 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contraindication for using procainamide HCL?

    <p>QT prolongation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL?

    <p>If cardiac or renal dysfunction is present, reduce max total dose to 12 mg/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential adverse effect of procainamide HCL?

    <p>Pro-arrhythmic, especially in the setting of AMI, hypokalemia, or hypomagnesemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended pediatric dosage of procainamide HCL for slow IV/IO administration?

    <p>10-15 mg/kg over 30 to 60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the supplied concentration of procainamide HCL?

    <p>1 gm/10 mL (100 mg/mL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the actions of procainamide HCL?

    <p>Prolongs PR and QT intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL in patients with impaired LV function?

    <p>May induce hypotension in patients with impaired LV function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL related to dysrhythmia?

    <p>Atypical V-Tach (Torsades de Pointes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL related to dysrhythmia?

    <p>Atypical V-Tach (Torsades de Pointes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL in patients with impaired LV function?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended IV loading dose of procainamide for adults?

    <p>20 to 50 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential adverse effect of procainamide HCL?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the supplied concentration of procainamide HCL?

    <p>1 gm/10 mL (100 mg/mL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of procainamide HCL?

    <p>Ventricular and supraventricular antiarrhythmic (Class Ia)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the actions of procainamide HCL?

    <p>Prolongs PR and QT intervals and has peripheral vasodilatory properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indication for using procainamide HCL?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL?

    <p>Pro-arrhythmic, especially in setting of AMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL?

    <p>QT prolongation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended pediatric dosage of procainamide HCL for slow IV/IO administration?

    <p>10-15mg/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the actions of procainamide HCL?

    <p>Prolongs PR and QT intervals and has peripheral vasodilatory properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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