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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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What is the intended effect of sodium bicarbonate?

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increase pH

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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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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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What is the indication to use lopressor?

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Hypertension, angina, heart failure, ventricular arrhythmias

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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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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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How many joules for unstable v-tach?

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200 joules unsynchronized

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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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What are the adverse effects of atropine?

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Tachycardia

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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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What is the indication to use Vasopressin?

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Shock, cardiac arrest

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What is verapamil known as?

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Calcium channel blocker

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How many joules for unstable v-fib?

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200 joules unsynchronized

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What is the indication to use sodium bicarbonate?

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metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia

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What are adverse effects of Amiodarone?
Worsening of arrhythmias QT interval prolongation (Toursades)
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When do you give Epinephrine?
Cardiac arrest, anaphylactic reaction, acute asthma
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What does Lasix do?
gets rid of extra fluid in or around the lungs
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What classification is adenosine?
antiarrhythmic, vasodilator
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What classification is verapamil?
class 3 antiarrhythmic, calcium channel blocker
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What is the dosage of Nitroglycerine? (Nitro)
5-200mcg/min IV infusion 50-200 bolus 1-2 sprays or tablets
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What classification is Nitro?
Nitrate, anti-hypertensive, vasodilator, anti-anginal
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What is the intended effect of Epinephrine?
Significantly increase both HR and BP, dilate the bronchi
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What is the indication for Nitroglycerine?
BP control, HF therapy, angina, or MI therapy
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What are the adverse effects of Vasopressin?
Angina, AMI
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What is lopressor known as?
Beta blocker
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What is the indication to use verapamil?
hypertension, angina, SVTs, Afib/Aflutter
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What color is the box for Lidocaine?
Pink
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What is the indication to use adenosine?
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, induce hyperemia
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What is the intended effect of Lidocaine?
Prevent recurring ventricular arrhythmias
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What are the adverse effects of Lidocaine?
Bradycardia, heart blocks, hypotension
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What classification is Atropine?
antiarrhythmic, anticholinergic
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What classification is lidocaine?
Class 1b antiarrhythmic, anesthetic
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What color box is sodium bicarbonate in?
Mustard
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What is the indication to use atropine?
symptomatic braydcardia heart blocks
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What is the dosage for Lidocaine? (Xylocaine)
1-1.5mg iV bolus (bristojet) 1-4mg IV infusion
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What is the intended effect of atropine?
increase heart rate
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What is the indication to use Amiodarone?
Management of VT or VF Suppression of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
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What classification is Amiodarone?
Class 3 anti arrhythmic, potassium channel blocker
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How many joules for atrial fib and atrial flutter?
120-200 joules synchronized
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What is the intended effect of Amiodarone?
Prevent recurring atrial or ventricular arrhythmias
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What is the dosage of Verapamil?
5-10mg bolus IV 200mcg bolus IC
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How many joules for atrial tachycardia?
50-100 joules synchronized
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What is monophonic defibrillator pads?
Current flows in one direction
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What classification is vasopressin?
vasopressor
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How many joules for stable v-tach?
100 joules synchronized
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What classification is Lasix?
Loop diuretic
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What is the intended effect of Vasopressin?
Increase only blood pressure
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What is the intended effect of adenosine?
terminate atrial tachycardia, vasodilation
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What are the 5 R's?
Right patient, medications, concentration, dosage, and route
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Which one of the 5 H's is sodium bicarbonate associated with?
Hydrogen Ion (acidosis)
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What are the adverse effects of adenosine?
Transient arrhythmias, chest pain, hypotension
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What classification is Epinephrine?
Vasopressor, Vasoconstrictor
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What is the dosage of Furosemide? (Lasix)
20-40mg IV (regular syringe)
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What is the indication to use Lidocaine?
Ventricular arrhythmias, local anesthetic
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What are adverse effects of Lopressor?
Bradycardia, HF, pulmonary edema, hypotension
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What is the dosage of sodium bicarbonate?
12mEq IV in 50ml bolus
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What is the indication of furosemide?
Edema due to heart failure, pulmonary issues

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