Amiodarone

Question 1

Brand names

Answer 1

Cordarone, Nexterone, Pacerone

Question 2

Pharm actions

Answer 2

complex anti-arrhythmic with effects on sodium, potassium, and calcium channels as well as alpha and beta-adrenergic blocking properties

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

V. Fib
Pulseless V. Tach
Wide-complex tachycardia w/ pulse

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

2nd or 3rd degree AV blocks

Question 5

Precautions

Answer 5

may cause hypotension and bradycardia

Question 6

Adult dosage for V. Fib/ Pulseless V. Tach

Answer 6

1st: 300mg IV/IO
2nd: 150mg IV/IO

Question 7

Procedure Category for administration (V. Fib/ Pulseless V. Tach) Adult and PEDS

Answer 7

Cat A

Question 8

PEDS dosage V. Fib/ Pulseless V. Tach

Answer 8

5mg/kg IV/IO MAX 300mg may repeat 2x

Question 9

Adult dosage: wide-complex tachycardia w/ pulse

Answer 9

150mg slow IV over 10 min.
Dilute in 20cc NS or D5W and admin over 10 min slow IV push
OR
Inject into 100cc bag NS or D5W and infuse over 10 min

Question 10

Procedure Category for administration (wide-complex tachycardia w/ pulse) adult and PEDS

Answer 10

Cat. B

Question 11

PEDS dosage: wide-complex tachycardia w/ pulse

Answer 11

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