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1
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What are the adverse effects of lasix?

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Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypoatremia, tachy arrhythmias, hypotension, will need a restroom, lowering of electrolytes.

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What classification is sodium bicarbonate?

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alkalinizing agent

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What is the dosage of Amiodarone? (Cordarone)

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300mg for VT and VF
150mg for Atrial arrhythmia
.5-1mg IV infusion

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4
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What is the intended effect of sodium bicarbonate?

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increase pH

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5
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What is biphasic defibrillator pads?

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current flows in two directions

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What is the dosage of Epinephrine? (Adrenalin)

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.5 - 1mg IV injection (bristojet)
2.0 mcg/min IV infusion

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7
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When do you not use verapamil?

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high-grade block, hypotension, cardiogenic shock

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What classification is lopressor?

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Class 2 antiarrhythmic, beta blocker

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9
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What is the indication to use lopressor?

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Hypertension, angina, heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias

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10
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What color box is epinephrine in?

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Tan box

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What is the dosage of adenosine? (adenocard)

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6-24mg IV bolus (followed by saline 10ml)

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12
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What color box is Atropine in?

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Purple

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What is the adverse effects of verapamil?

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Bradycardia, tachycardia, heart failure, hypotension, syncope

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14
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How many joules for unstable v-tach?

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200 joules unsynchronized

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15
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What is the dosage for Vasopressin? (Pitressin)

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40 units/dose IV bolus

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What is the dosage of Lopressor? (Metoprolol)

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IV dose 5mg x 3 with 5min between dosage

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17
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What are the adverse effects of atropine?

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Tachycardia

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18
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What are the adverse effects of nitroglycerine?

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hypotension, syncope, severe headache

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What is the dosage of Atropine? (Atreza)

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.5-1mg mg IV bolus

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What are the adverse effects of sodium bicarbonate?

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metabolic alkalosis

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21
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What is the indication to use Vasopressin?

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Shock, cardiac arrest

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22
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What is verapamil known as?

A

Calcium channel blocker

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23
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How many joules for unstable v-fib?

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200 joules unsynchronized

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24
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What is the indication to use sodium bicarbonate?

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metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia

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25
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What are adverse effects of Amiodarone?

A

Worsening of arrhythmias
QT interval prolongation (Toursades)

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26
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When do you give Epinephrine?

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Cardiac arrest, anaphylactic reaction, acute asthma

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27
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What does Lasix do?

A

gets rid of extra fluid in or around the lungs

28
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What classification is adenosine?

A

antiarrhythmic, vasodilator

29
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What classification is verapamil?

A

class 3 antiarrhythmic, calcium channel blocker

30
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What is the dosage of Nitroglycerine? (Nitro)

A

5-200mcg/min IV infusion
50-200 bolus
1-2 sprays or tablets

31
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What classification is Nitro?

A

Nitrate, anti-hypertensive, vasodilator, anti-anginal

32
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What is the intended effect of Epinephrine?

A

Significantly increase both HR and BP, dilate the bronchi

33
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What is the indication for Nitroglycerine?

A

BP control, HF therapy, angina, or MI therapy

34
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What are the adverse effects of Vasopressin?

A

Angina, AMI

35
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What is lopressor known as?

A

Beta blocker

36
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What is the indication to use verapamil?

A

hypertension, angina, SVTs, Afib/Aflutter

37
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What color is the box for Lidocaine?

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Pink

38
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What is the indication to use adenosine?

A

Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, induce hyperemia

39
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What is the intended effect of Lidocaine?

A

Prevent recurring ventricular arrhythmias

40
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What are the adverse effects of Lidocaine?

A

Bradycardia, heart blocks, hypotension

41
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What classification is Atropine?

A

antiarrhythmic, anticholinergic

42
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What classification is lidocaine?

A

Class 1b antiarrhythmic, anesthetic

43
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What color box is sodium bicarbonate in?

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Mustard

44
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What is the indication to use atropine?

A

symptomatic braydcardia
heart blocks

45
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What is the dosage for Lidocaine? (Xylocaine)

A

1-1.5mg iV bolus (bristojet)
1-4mg IV infusion

46
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What is the intended effect of atropine?

A

increase heart rate

47
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What is the indication to use Amiodarone?

A

Management of VT or VF
Suppression of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias

48
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What classification is Amiodarone?

A

Class 3 anti arrhythmic, potassium channel blocker

49
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How many joules for atrial fib and atrial flutter?

A

120-200 joules synchronized

50
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What is the intended effect of Amiodarone?

A

Prevent recurring atrial or ventricular arrhythmias

51
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What is the dosage of Verapamil?

A

5-10mg bolus IV
200mcg bolus IC

52
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How many joules for atrial tachycardia?

A

50-100 joules synchronized

53
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What is monophonic defibrillator pads?

A

Current flows in one direction

54
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What classification is vasopressin?

A

vasopressor

55
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How many joules for stable v-tach?

A

100 joules synchronized

56
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What classification is Lasix?

A

Loop diuretic

57
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What is the intended effect of Vasopressin?

A

Increase only blood pressure

58
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What is the intended effect of adenosine?

A

terminate atrial tachycardia, vasodilation

59
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What are the 5 R’s?

A

Right patient, medications, concentration, dosage, and route

60
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Which one of the 5 H’s is sodium bicarbonate associated with?

A

Hydrogen Ion (acidosis)

61
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What are the adverse effects of adenosine?

A

Transient arrhythmias, chest pain, hypotension

62
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What classification is Epinephrine?

A

Vasopressor, Vasoconstrictor

63
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What is the dosage of Furosemide? (Lasix)

A

20-40mg IV (regular syringe)

64
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What is the indication to use Lidocaine?

A

Ventricular arrhythmias, local anesthetic

65
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What are adverse effects of Lopressor?

A

Bradycardia, HF, pulmonary edema, hypotension

66
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What is the dosage of sodium bicarbonate?

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12mEq IV in 50ml bolus

67
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What is the indication of furosemide?

A

Edema due to heart failure, pulmonary issues

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