Dysrhythmias

Question 1

Adult dose of Adenosine

Answer 1

6mg rapid IV push, then double dose x 2 prn

Question 2

Peds dose of Adenosine

Answer 2

Peds 0.1mg/kg rapid IV push, then double dose x 2 prn

Question 3

Dose of Atropine

Answer 3

0.5mg IV/IO for symptomatic bradycardia x3

Question 4

Dose of Diltiazem

Answer 4

20mg IV over 2 min, then 25mg IV and start drip at 5-15mg/hr
Or
0.25mg/kg initial dose followed by 0.35mg/kg

Question 5

Dose of Epinephrine

Answer 5

1mg IV/IO (10 mL of 1:10,000 solution)

Question 6

Dose of Lidocaine

Answer 6

1mg/kg IV load, then 0.5mg/kg IV q8-10min PRN max 3mg/kg