More ALS Drugs

Question 1

What is Flumazenil a reversal for

Answer 1

Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist

Question 2

What is Atipamezole and Yohimbine reversal for

Answer 2

Reverses sedative and analgesic effects of alpha 2 agonists

Question 3

The new 2024 addition, Esmolol is a ______________ blocker and causes…

Answer 3

Beta
smooth muscle relaxation

Question 4

Esmolol treats tachycardia by….

Answer 4

Decreasing HR and force of contraction (ventricles)

Question 5

What antiarrhythmic would you give to a cat for V tach or Vfib that is refractory to shocks

Answer 5

Amiodarone

Question 5

What antiarrhythmic would you give to a dog for Vtach or Vfib that is refractory to shocks

Answer 5

2% Lidocaine

Question 6

What is sodium bicarbonate

Answer 6

Alkaline

Question 7

When is sodium bicarbonate given

Answer 7

Severe acidosis (<7), likely after 10-15 min of CPR

Question 8

What can help you decide to give up or keep going at CPR

Answer 8

ECG

Question 9

What two things can you do between compressors

Answer 9

Analyze ECG
To give drugs or shock