Code Drugs

Question 1

Amiodarone

Answer 1

Prolongs PR and QT interval, alpha and beta adrenergic blocker

SVT/VT with pulses: 5mg/kg LOAD over 20-60 min (max 300mg); daily dose of 15 mg/kg (2.2g in adolescents)

VF/Pulseless VT: 5 mg/kg rapid bolus (same parameters as pulses)

Question 2

Atropine

Answer 2

Anticholinergic
Tx symptomatic bradycardia cased by vagaries stimulation

0.02mg/kg (minimum dose 0.1mg, max 0.5mg)
Repeated doe ones (max total dose 1mg child; 3mg adolescent)
Can be used in larger doses to t organophosphate poisoning

Onset: 2-4 min
Peak: 2-4 min

Question 3

Dextrose

Answer 3

D50W: 1-2 mL/kg
D25W: 2-4 mL/kg (max concentration for bolus)
D10W: 5 to 10 mL/kg
(Max concentration for bolus in newborns D12.5W - 0.125 g/mL)

Question 4

Doubtamine

Answer 4

Congestive HF
Cariogenic Shock
(dangerous In septic shock or shock states with vasodilation

Beta1 adrenergic agent - inotrope

2-20 mcg/kg per minute

Question 5

Dopamine

Answer 5

Inotrope, vasopressor, decreases SVR

Cardiogenic Shock
Distributive Shock

Diluted in D5W

2-20mcg/kg/min

Question 6

Adenosine

Answer 6

For: SVT
Blocks conduction through AV node, decreases automaticity of sinus node

First dose: 0.1mg/kg RAPID push (max dose 6 mg)
Second Dose: 0.2 mg/kg RAPID push (max dose 12 mg)