School Meds for adults

Question 1

Ativan dose for seizures

Answer 1

4mg IV slowly over 2-5 mins

Question 2

Amiodarone dose for V-fib/V-tach

Answer 2

1st 300mg

2nd 250 over 35 mins

Question 3

Amiodarone for PVCs/Wide complex Tach

Answer 3

150mg mixed in 100ml D5W over 10mins

Question 4

Adenosine dose for PSVT

Answer 4

6mg rapid IV/IO push followed by a

Question 5

Albuterol for asthma, bronchitis with bronchospasms and COPD

Answer 5

2.5mg nebulized with O2 @ 6-8lpm

Question 6

Atropine for symptomatic brady cardia

Answer 6

.5mg IV every3-5mins

Max of 3mgs

Question 7

Atropine for nerve agent/organophosphate poisoning:

Answer 7

2-4mg IV (may need more)

Question 8

Atrovent for asthma or bronchospasm associated with COPD

Answer 8

.5mg/500mcg nebulized

Question 9

benadryl/diphenhydramine for anaphylactic or dystonic reaction

Answer 9

25-50mg IV/IM

Question 10

cardizem/diltiazem for A-fib

Answer 10

.2mg/kg IV over 2 mins
2nd dose .35mg IV over 2 mins
infusion dose @ 5-15mg/hr

Question 11

calcium chloride for hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, hypomagnesaemia, beta blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity (Cardizem, Verapamil)

Answer 11

10mg/kg

Max of 1000g/1g