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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

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Category: Fundamentals The most common adverse effects of adenosine include chest discomfort, dyspnea, flushing and headache. Sinus arrest can also occur. However, because of adenosine’s short half-life of 10 seconds, these adverse effects are short-lived.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Adenosine is an antiarrhythmic drug used for converting PSVT to SR. It activates potassium channels and, by increasing the potassium current, hyperpolarizes the membrane potential, decreasing spontaneous SA nodal depolarization.

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