University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2021
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Amiodarone MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ antiarrhythmics (Class III) CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action prolongs action potential and refactory period. inhibits adrenergic stimulation. slows the sinus rate, increases PR and QT intervals, and decreases peripherial vascular resistance. Therapeutic Use suppression of arrhythmias Complications confusional states, disorientaion, hallucinations, dizziness, fatigue, malaise, headache, insomnia, corneal microdeposits, abnormal sense of smell, dry eyes, optic neuritis, pulmonary fibrosis. Contraindications/Precautions pt with cardiogenic shock, severe sinus node dysfunction, 2nd and 3rd degree AV block , bradycardia. Interactions Medication Administration PO IV Nursing Interventions monitor ECG continuously, assessing pacing and defibulation threshold, assess for signs of pulmonary toxicity. monitor BP. increase risk of QT prolongation with fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and azole antifungals. increase digoxin levels. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness cessation of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias. adverse effects may take up to 4 mo to resolve. ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES take as directed. avoid drinking grapefruit juice. monitor pulse daily and report abnormalities. inform pt of bluish discoloration of the face, neck, and arms is possible.