24 Questions
What is the classification of procainamide HCL?
Ventricular and supraventricular antiarrhythmic (Class Ia)
What is the action of procainamide HCL on the cardiac action potential?
Blocks open sodium channels and prolongs the cardiac action potential
What are the indications for using procainamide HCL?
Treatment of stable monomorphic VT with normal QT interval and preserved LV function
What is the recommended IV loading dose of procainamide for adults?
20 to 50 mg/min
What is the contraindication for using procainamide HCL?
QT prolongation
What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL?
If cardiac or renal dysfunction is present, reduce max total dose to 12 mg/kg
What is a potential adverse effect of procainamide HCL?
Pro-arrhythmic, especially in the setting of AMI, hypokalemia, or hypomagnesemia
What is the recommended pediatric dosage of procainamide HCL for slow IV/IO administration?
10-15 mg/kg over 30 to 60 minutes
What is the supplied concentration of procainamide HCL?
1 gm/10 mL (100 mg/mL)
What are the actions of procainamide HCL?
Prolongs PR and QT intervals
What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL in patients with impaired LV function?
May induce hypotension in patients with impaired LV function
What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL related to dysrhythmia?
Atypical V-Tach (Torsades de Pointes)
What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL related to dysrhythmia?
Atypical V-Tach (Torsades de Pointes)
What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL in patients with impaired LV function?
Hypotension
What is the recommended IV loading dose of procainamide for adults?
20 to 50 mg/min
What is a potential adverse effect of procainamide HCL?
Hypotension
What is the supplied concentration of procainamide HCL?
1 gm/10 mL (100 mg/mL)
What is the classification of procainamide HCL?
Ventricular and supraventricular antiarrhythmic (Class Ia)
What are the actions of procainamide HCL?
Prolongs PR and QT intervals and has peripheral vasodilatory properties
What is an indication for using procainamide HCL?
all of the above
What is a precaution for using procainamide HCL?
Pro-arrhythmic, especially in setting of AMI
What is a contraindication for using procainamide HCL?
QT prolongation
What is the recommended pediatric dosage of procainamide HCL for slow IV/IO administration?
10-15mg/kg
What are the actions of procainamide HCL?
Prolongs PR and QT intervals and has peripheral vasodilatory properties
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