amiodarone

Question 1

Trade name for amiodarone

Answer 1

Cordarone

Question 2

Class for amiodarone

Answer 2

Antidysrhythmic

Question 3

Standard supply for amiodarone

Answer 3

Prefilled syringe

Question 4

MOA for amiodarone

Answer 4

Blocks sodium, potassium, and calcium channels
Prolongs the action potential and repolarization
Slows the sinus rate
Increases the length of the PR interval and QT interval

Question 5

Indications for amiodarone

Answer 5

V-Fib
Pulseless V-Tach
Wide complex tachycardia

Question 6

Contraindications for amiodarone

Answer 6

Cardiogenic shock
Second and Third degree heart block
Bradycardia
Hypotension

Question 7

Adverse reactions to amiodarone

Answer 7

Bradycardia
Hypotension
Heart block
CHF
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting

Question 8

Routes of administration for amiodarone

Answer 8

IV
IO
Infusion

Question 9

Onset/Peak/Duration for amiodarone

Answer 9

O: 1-3 minutes
P: 10 minutes
D: Variable

Question 10

Adult dosages for amiodarone (cardiac arrest)

Answer 10

300mg

If no response, administer 150 mg over 3-5 minutes

Question 11

Pediatric dosages for amiodarone (v-fib)

Answer 11

5.0 mg/kg
May repeat dosage every 5 minutes twice
Max dose: 300 mg

Question 12

Adult dosages for amiodarone (tachydysrhythmias)

Answer 12

150 mg in 50 mL D5W infused over 10 minutes

Question 13

Adult dosages for amiodarone (infusion)

Answer 13

1.0 mg/min

Question 14

Pediatric dosages for amiodarone (v-tach)

Answer 14

5.0 mg/kg over 20 minutes

May repeat dosage twice