Lidocaine ( Xylocaine)

Question 1

Lidocaine: Class

Answer 1

Class 1B arrhythmic, local anesthetic

Question 2

Lidocaine: MOA

Answer 2

Amide-type local anesthetic, slows depolarization and automaticity

Question 3

Lidocaine: Indications

Answer 3

V-Tach, V-Fib that is unresponsive to Defib, CPR and Vasopressor therapy, local anesthetic.

Question 4

Lidocaine: CI

Answer 4

Should not be administered to patients receiving IV calcium channel blockers.

Question 5

Lidocaine; Dose

Answer 5

1.0 - 1.5 mg/kg IV

Question 6

Lidocaine: adverse effects

Answer 6

Drowsiness, Slurred speech, confusion, seizures, Hypotension