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Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

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31 Aug 2026

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, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

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.

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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.

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