Antiarrhythmic Pharmacology in Atrial and Ventricular Arrhythmias

Author(s): Marzlin Karen M

Contact Hours 2.62

CERP A 2.62

Pharmacology Hours 2.62

Expires Dec 31, 2024

Topics: Cardiovascular, ECG, Pharmacology

Population: Adult

Role: APRN

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Antiarrhythmic agents are used in the emergent and long-term management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. They are high risk medications with potential for proarrhythmic effects. This session provides foundational through advanced concepts regarding patient and drug specific features needed for clinical decision making. Pharmacology content 100%.

Objectives

  • Distinguish the action of antiarrhythmic agents with their effect on the action potential.
  • Discuss the role of antiarrhythmic agents in the management of atrial, ventricular, and other cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Describe key considerations in prescribing, administering, and evaluating the effect of antiarrhythmic medications.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.