Cardiac Pharmacology Fill in the BLANK Flashcards
1
Q
Dose and frequency of EPINEPHRINE?
A
1 MG 1:10,000 every 3-5 mins
2
Q
Dose and frequency of ATROPINE?
A
0.5 MG every 3-5 mins
3
Q
Whats the MAX dose of atropine?
A
3 MG or 0.04 mg/kg
4
Q
Whats the initial dose of Amiodarone in V. Fib?
A
300 MG IVP as FAST AS YOU CAN PUSH IT
5
Q
Whats the initial dose of AMIODARONE in VT with a PULSE?
A
150 MG administered over 10 mins
6
Q
Whats the max dose of AMIODARONE in 24 hours?
A
2.2 GM
7
Q
When is TCP (Transcutaneous Pacing) recommeneded?
A
- 2nd Degree Type II 2. 3rd AV Block 3. Symptomatic Bradycardia
8
Q
When is DEFIBIRILLATION indicated?
A
- V. Fib 2. Pulseless V. Tach 3. Torsades de Pointes
9
Q
When is CARDIOVERSION indicated?
A
- UNSTABLE SVT 2. A. Fib 3. A. Flutter
10
Q
Which antiarrhythmic medications can be administered by continuos IV infusion?
A
Lidocaine, Amiodarone, Magnesium, Cardizem
