Dysrhythmia Tx Flashcards
0
Q
which 3 meds are given to treat A fib, SVT, or V tach w/ pulse
A
Amiodarone
Adenosine
Verapamil
1
Q
which 2 meds are given to treat bradycardia
A
Atropine
Isoprotenelol
2
Q
which 3 meds are given to treat V fib, V tach w/o pulse
A
Amiodarone
Lidocaine
Epinephrine
3
Q
which 2 dysrhythmias can use defibrillation
A
V fib
pulseless V tach
4
Q
which wave is cardioversion synched to
A
R wave
5
Q
what detects & terminates life-threatening episodes of tachycardia or fibrillation
A
implantable cardio-defibrillator
6
Q
which type of shock/tx may cause the pt to lose consciousness
A
implantable cardio-defibrillator (ICD)
