F - 9 - Amiodarone

Question 1

_______ agents interfere with the sodium (Na+) channel

Answer 1

Class I

Question 2

______ agents affect potassium (K+) efflux

Answer 2

Class III

Question 3

______ agents work by other or unknown mechanisms.

Answer 3

Class V

Question 4

______ agents are anti-sympathetic nervous system agents. Most agents in this class are beta blockers.

Answer 4

Class II

Question 5

_____ agents affect calcium channels and the AV node

Answer 5

Class IV

Question 6

Amiodarone is a class ____ agent, and blocks _____.

Answer 6

III; potassium efflux

Question 7

Adult VF/pVT amiodarone dose(s)

Answer 7

300 mg IVP; 150 mg IVP

Question 8

Adult pulsatile WCT amiodarone dose.

Answer 8

150 mg/10 min

Question 9

Pediatric VF/pVT amiodarone dose.

Answer 9

5 mg/kg IV

Question 10

Maximum pediatric amiodarone dose.

Answer 10

300 mg

Question 11

Review amiodarone drug interactions.

Answer 11

How to memorize?

Question 12

In cardiac arrest, how must amiodarone be admininstered?

Answer 12

• Dilute to a total of 20 mL with NS and rapidly inject

Question 13

In pulsatile VF, how must amiodarone be admininstered?

Answer 13

• Dilute in 150 mL bag and give/10 minutes.

Question 14

Amiodarone contraindications.

Answer 14

2*/3* heart block
Cardiogenic shock
Torsades/QT prolongation
Iodine hypersensitivity
Neonate/Infant: benzyl alcohol in formulation --> fatal gasping syndrome

Question 15

Amiodarone cautions.

Answer 15

• HypoK+

- HypomMg+