Adenosine/Nitro

Question 1

What class of drug is adenosine?

Answer 1

Anti-dysrhythmic, works on AV junction of the heart. Restarts the heart

Question 2

What is the dosage for adenosine?

Answer 2

6 mg rapid IV push, push another 6 mg if needed for a total of 12 mg

Question 3

What is the route of administration for adenosine?

Answer 3

Rapid IV bolus only

Question 4

What are the indications for adenosine?

Answer 4

SVT, wolff-parkinson-white syndrome, wide complex tachycardia

Question 5

What are the contraindications for adenosine?

Answer 5

Allergic, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block with no pacemaker, sinus node disease and no pacemaker, breathing problems like asthma

Question 6

What are the side effects of adenosine?

Answer 6

Dizziness, flushing, headache, lightheadedness, stomach pain

Question 7

What class of drug is nitro?

Answer 7

Vasodilator

Question 8

What is the dosage for nitro?

Answer 8

.4 mg tablet or .4 mg spray given a maximum of 3x

Question 9

What is the route of administration for nitro?

Answer 9

Sublingually

Question 10

What are the indications for nitro?

Answer 10

Angina caused by coronary artery disease, acute anginal attacks, CHF

Question 11

What are the contraindications for nitro?

Answer 11

Medications that lower BP, erectial dysfunction medications, too low BP

Question 12

What are the side effects of nitro?

Answer 12

Headaches, flushing of the head and neck, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, blurred vision