drugs

Question 1

1 mg IV push of 1: 10,000 solution every 3-5 minutes

Answer 1

epinephrine

Question 2

1 mg IV push of 1: 10,000 solution every 3-5 minutes

Answer 2

epinephrine

Question 3

refractory bradycardia 2-10 mcg/min

Answer 3

epinephrine

Question 4

what wave forms are indications for epinephrine?

Answer 4

VF , pulseless VT, PEA , asystole and refractory bradycardia.

Question 5

refractory bradycardia 2-10 mcg/min

Answer 5

epinephrine

Question 6

what wave forms are indications for epinephrine?

Answer 6

VF , pulseless VT, PEA , asystole and refractory bradycardia.

Question 7

after epinephrine is given how should the dose be followed?

Answer 7

with 20 mL flush of IV fluid

Question 8

what is epinephrine used for?

Answer 8

increase cardiac output, increase cerebral blood flow during CPR.

Question 9

what is the mode of action for epinephrine?

Answer 9

strong alph and beta stimulant.

Question 10

what is a naturally occurring antidiuretic hormone?

Answer 10

vasopressin

Question 11

40 units of IV push and may be used in place of 1st or 2nd dose of epinephrine. The half life is 10 -20 minutes

Answer 11

vasopressin

Question 12

This drug is a powerful vasoconstrictor when given in high doses?

Answer 12

vasopressin

Question 13

300 mg of IV/IO bolus, can be followed by 1 dose of 150mg in 3-5 minutes.

Answer 13

Aminodarone

Question 14

is a antiarrhythmic uses for VF/VT pulseless, can stay in system for weeks after cessation and can cause a complete heart block.

Answer 14

amiodarone

Question 15

1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV/IO bolus repeat does 0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg in 5 to 10 minutes. Should not exceed 3 mg/kg

Answer 15

Lidocaine

Question 16

this is given when amiodarone is not available and is an antiarrhythmic

Answer 16

Lidocaine

Question 17

don’t give this drug with 3rd degree HB, bradycardia related PVC’s

Answer 17

Lidocaine

Question 18

PVC’s, VT, wide complex tachycardia, refractory VF is indications of what medication?

Answer 18

Lidocaine