Tachy

Question 1

First line drug for stable vtac / vfib and dose

Answer 1

Amiodorone 150 mg in a 50 bag

Question 2

First line drug for PSVT and dose

Answer 2

Adenosine 6mg 12mg

Question 3

First line drug for AFib/aflutter and dose, first and second

Answer 3

Ditiazam(cadizam) .25mg/key

Second .35mg/key

Question 4

Second line drug for vtac/vfib drug and dose

Answer 4

Lidocaine
1.5mg loading bolus
2mg in a 500 bag

Question 5

First line drug for torsades and dose

Answer 5

Mag in a bag 2 GRAMS in a 50 bag

Question 6

Second line drug for adenosine and dose

Answer 6

Ditiazam(cardezem)

0.25 mg/kg slow IVP bolus over 2 minutes (MAX 20 mg).

If rhythm does not convert after 15 minutes, may repeat once at 0.35 mg/kg slow IVP over 2 minutes (MAX 25 mg).

Question 7

First line drug for cocaine overdose and dose

Answer 7

Madazolam (versed)

2.5 mg slow IV or IM/IN