Adenocard (adenosine) - Correct Answer Antiarrhythmic
Peak Effect: seconds
Initial dose of 6mg rapid IV (over 1 - 2 seconds) followed by a 10 mL rapid saline flush and extremity elevation.
First dose does not eliminate rhythm in 1 - 2 minutes, give 12 mg rapid IV followed by 10 mL ra...
Initial dose of 0.1 mg/kilogram rapid IV/IO over 1 to 2 seconds followed immediately 5 mL rapid saline flush and
extremity elevation. max initial dose 6 mg
If first dose does not eliminate rhythm in 1 - 2 minutes, give 0.2 mg/kilogram rapid IV/IO followed immediately by 5 mL
rapid saline flush and extremity elevation. Max repeat dose 12 mg
Bradycardia/Spinal/ neurogenic shock: 0.02 mg per kilogram rapid IV/IO. Minimum dose 0.1 mg. May repeat x1 in 3
to 5 minutes in bradycardia, repeat x2 in spinal/ neurogenic shock.
Max single dose 0.5 mg.
Max total dose 1 mg in bradycardia
1.5 mg in spinal/neurogenic shock.
Dosing of the Accu dial dosing system is set according to the prescription. There are two delivery systems, capable of
delivering up to 10 (5, 7.5 or 10) or 20 (12.5, 15, 17.5 or 20) mg. Compare the labeled dose to the dose window on
the side of the device before administering
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