Adenosine

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (179 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

28 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Adenosine has uses as both a diagnostic and therapeutic agent. Adenosine’s use as a pharmacological drug works through receptors called purinergic adenosine receptors found throughout the body. As a diagnostic agent, adenosine can be utilized in myocardial perfusion stress imaging due to its vasodilatory effects. As a therapeutic agent, adenosine can be used due to its antiarrhythmic properties in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse events, and other critical elements of adenosine use and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing the care of patients receiving adenosine.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the mechanism of action of adenosine, and explain how it works in treating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
  • Outline the diagnostic significance of adenosine in cardiac stress testing.
  • Summarize the most common adverse events associated with adenosine.
  • Review the importance of coordinating and collaborating among various disciplines in an interprofessional health team to coordinate care and management to enhance outcomes for patients receiving adenosine.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

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The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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The question asking about what should be done if patient took dipyridamole prior to an adenosine stress test. The only answer accepted was A, below. This is incorrect. A. Proceed as planned without any modifications. SHOULD NOT BE THE CORRECT ANSWER BUT WAS THE ONLY ANSWER IF COULD GET TO BE ACCEPTED. SEE EXPLANATION BELOW B. Delay adenosine administration for 48 hours after the last dose of dipyridamole. SHOULD BE THE CORRECT ANSWER C. Administer aminophylline 30 minutes prior to adenosine to counteract potential side effects. D. Increase the dose of adenosine to overcome the effects of dipyridamole. EXPLANATION: To minimize the risk of adverse effects of dipyridamole combined with adenosine stress testing, dipyridamole should be held for at least 48 hours. The biological half-life of dipyridamole is approximately 10 hours.

PEGGY J. on 4/14/2024

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