Adenosine

Question 1

Brand Name(s)

Answer 1

Adenocard

Question 2

Pharm/Actions

Answer 2

Slows conduction through the AV node

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

hemodynamically stable narrow complex tachycardia

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

2nd or 3rd degree heart block
poison/drug-induced tachycardia
hypersensitivity

Question 5

Cat.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Adult dosage

Answer 6

Initial: 6mg rapid push followed by rapid 20cc NS
Second: 12mg rapid push followed by rapid 20cc NS

Question 7

PEDS dosage

Answer 7

Initial: 0.1 mg/kg rapid push followed by rapid 3cc NS
Second: 0.2mg/kg rapid push followed by rapid 3cc NS