Lidocaine/Amiodarone

Question 1

What class of drug is lidocaine?

Answer 1

Class 1b anti arrhythmic

Question 2

What is the dosage for lidocaine?

Answer 2

1.0-1.5 mg per kg

Question 3

What is the route of administration for lidocaine?

Answer 3

IV, subcutaneous, topical, oral

Question 4

What are the indications for lidocaine?

Answer 4

Vfib, pulsed stable vtach (give 1/2 dose for this; .5-.75 mg per kg)

Question 5

What are the contraindications for lidocaine?

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type

Question 6

What are the side effects of lidocaine?

Answer 6

Seizure activity w/ too much, tinnitus, twitching

Question 7

What class of drug is amiodarone?

Answer 7

Anti-dysrhythmic

Question 8

What is the dosage for amiodarone?

Answer 8

Cardiac arrest is 300 mg initially, followed by 150 mg for a max of 450 mg

Question 9

What is the route of administration for amiodarone?

Answer 9

IV

Question 10

What are the indications for amiodarone?

Answer 10

Stable vtach (150 mg over 10 min), vfib

Question 11

What are the contraindications for amiodarone?

Answer 11

Asthma, liver disease, thyroid disorder, hypo or hypertension, vision problems, electrolyte imbalance, pacemaker or defibrillator implanted

Question 12

What are the side effects of amiodarone?

Answer 12

Seeing halos around lights, loss of coordination, tremors, numbness or tingling