Anti-Arrhythmics

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Overview of Cardiac Arrhythmias 
3. Basics of Antiarrhythmic Drugs (AADs) 
4. Classification of Antiarrhythmic Medications 
5. Clinical Prescribing Criteria  
6. Pharmacokinetics of Anti-Arrhythmic Medications 
   1. Absorption 
   2. Distribution 
   3. Biotransformation 
   4. Elimination 
7. Treatment of Overdose 
8. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Anti-Arrhythmics. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Recognize antiarrhythmic drugs according to the Vaughan-Williams classification system. 
2. Explain the mechanisms by which these drugs modify the cardiac action potential to prevent or treat arrhythmias.  
3. Identify the clinical indications for the use of antiarrhythmic drugs, including the management of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular arrhythmias.  
4. Recognize the risks associated with these antiarrhythmic drugs. 
5. Discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antiarrhythmic drugs, including drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

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