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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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contraindication for using procainamide HCL?

<p>QT prolongation (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the supplied concentration of procainamide HCL?

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

What are the actions of procainamide HCL?

<p>Prolongs PR and QT intervals (D)</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 (C)</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) (A)</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) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hypotension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a potential adverse effect of procainamide HCL?

<p>Hypotension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the supplied concentration of procainamide HCL?

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

What is the classification of procainamide HCL?

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

What is an indication for using procainamide HCL?

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

What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL?

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

What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL?

<p>QT prolongation (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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