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Adenosine mechanism of action Correct Answer-1. Slows conduction of the SA and AV nodes 2. Can interrupt reentry pathways through the AV and SA nodes 3. Can restore Normal Sinus Rhythm in PSVT Adenosine Indications Correct Answer-Narrow Complex Tachycardias, SVT (>150 BPM) Conscious ...

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Paramedic Prep ACLS Drugs (OCEMT) questions
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Adenosine mechanism of action Correct Answer-1. Slows conduction of
the SA and AV nodes


2. Can interrupt reentry pathways through the AV and SA nodes


3. Can restore Normal Sinus Rhythm in PSVT


Adenosine Indications Correct Answer-Narrow Complex Tachycardias,
SVT (>150 BPM)


Conscious pt. with signs and symptoms:
- Chest pain with
- Poor perfusion
- SOB
- CHF
- Hypotension/shock


adenosine Dosage Form Correct Answer-12mg/4ml vial or 6mg/2ml vial


Adenosine Routes Correct Answer-Rapid IV Push (RIVP), IO

, Adenosine administration Correct Answer--Valsalva/Vegal Maneuver
first
-12 mg RIVP, followed with 10cc/20cc NS flush, May Repeat x 1 after 3
minutes
-1/2 life of 10 seconds
-preferentially high up on the right side - closest to heart as possible


Adenosine side effects Correct Answer-Chest Pressure and Facial
Flushing


Adenosine Precautions Correct Answer-Persantine (Dipyridamole) and
Tegretol (Carbamazepine) potentiate Adenosine


Theophylline may render Adenosine ineffective


Extreme caution in cardiac transplant recipients may have persistent
asystole


Reactive airway disease (Asthma, COPD) may develop bronchospasm


Adenosine should not be given to patients with severe asthma


Adenosine Classification Correct Answer-Antidysrhythmic


Amiodarone Classification Correct Answer-Antiarrhythmic

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