Adenosine 6mg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM 2023 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS A+ GRADE ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM 2023 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bounding distal pulses b. Intense pain with movement c. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds d. Erythema of the toes 2. A nurse is monitoring a cl...

Sinus Arrhythmia Sinus Arrhythmia Looks almost normal Action: none, continue to monitor First Drug: none Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart Sinus Bradycardia Action: oxygen, notify MD - if symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic - low BP Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node, Meds, ↑ ICP Sinus Tachycardia Action: Determine & Treat the cause - this is key First Drug: None, watch for d...

Adenosine - Adenocard Antiarrhythmic IC = 6mcg/mL (3mg in 500mL NS or D5W) IVP = 6mg followed immediately with flush, then 12mg, may repeat 12mg dose one time Amiodarone - Cordarone Cardiac Arrest = IVP 300mg in 20mL NS Arrhythmias = (ADD FILTER TO TUBING) Bolus 150mg over 10 minutes, then 1mg/hr for 6hrs then 0.5mg/hr Angiomax - Bivalirudin Bolus 0.75mg/kg Run at 1.75mg/kg/hr Cardizem - Diltiazem IC = 100mcg/mL (discard after using) Dopamine - Start at 4mcg/kg/min. Titrate up to 2...

Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers 100% Correct Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position Semi Fowlers Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected What is an emancipated minor? Patient between the ages of 16-18 that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live independently of parents or guardians. When can a minor consent for themself or t...

"The ability to depolarize spontaneously depends on which of the following? a. Ion leakage in phase 0 b. Ion leakage in phase 4 c. Ion leakage in phase 3 d. Sodium/Potassium pump action" - b. Ion leakage in phase 4 " Adenosine - Blocks outward K+ current Blocks AVN slows HR Effect is Brief 6mg 1st 12mg 2nd 12mg 3rd " Flecainide - "~PVCs, NSVT ~Not used with LV dysfunction, can cause CHF ~Increases digoxin levels ~Increases HV interval " How do you calculate IACT (Intra-a...

ACLS PreTest: Pharmacology and Practical Application Part 2 Complete Review A 35-year-old woman has palpitations, light-headedness, and a stable tachycardia. The monitor shows a regular narrow-complex QRS at a rate of 180/min. Vagal maneuvers have not been effective in terminating the rhythm. An IV has been established. Which drug should be administered? - Adenosine 6mg A 35-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of palpitations. She has no chest discomfort, shortness of breath...

SNHD Protocols Paramedic Latest 2024 Graded A+ Adenosine Protocols: Action: Dose: (Adult & Peds) for (SVT-Unstable/Stable) Contraindications: Protocols: + Tachycardia (Stable/Unstable) Action: + Slows conduction through AV node; and can interrupt re-entry pathways Adult: + 6mg or 12mg RIVP + (Stable SVT: 6mg, 12mg) + (Unstable SVT: 12mg) Peds: + 0.1-0.2 mg/kg RIVP never to exceed 12mg + (Stable SVT: 0.1mg/kg not to exceed 6mg; 0.2mg/kg not to exceed 12mg...

0.5mm of lead is the equivalent of ______ shielding from xray - 95% shielding from xray 1 inch equals ____ cm - 2.54 1lb = __ kg - 0.45kg A patient has symptomatic narrow QRS complex tachycardia. What should be the first treatment? - *first vagal maneuvers, then 6mg adenosine ACT level needed to proceed with angioplasty (PTCA)? - 250-300 seconds Angiographic view for an LCA ostium? - Shallow (20) RAO Beta 1 receptors - heart (only 1 heart) Beta receptors effect in the heart - Relaxes ves...

REMSA Paramedic Drug List Rated A+ Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Class Analgesic, antipyretic Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Action Increases pain threshold and reduces fever by acting on the hypothalamus Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Indications Fever, pain relief Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Contraindications Hypersensitivity and use caution in patients with liver disease Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Onset Onset: 10-30 min PO Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Duration 3-4 hours PO Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Adult Dose/rou...

In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? - Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? - Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previously advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality compressions, which action do you take next? - Establish IV or IO access A monitored patient in the ICU developed a sudden onset of n...

Paramedic Drug Cards (2023/2024) 100% Solved Adenosine (Adenocard) - Class Antidysrhythmic Adenosine (Adenocard) - Mechanism of Action -Slows conduction through the AV node -can interrupt reentrant pathways -slows heart rate by acting directly on the sinus pacemaker cells by slowing impulse formation -the drug of choice for reentry SVT -can be used diagnostically for stable, wide-complex tachycardia of unkown origin after two doses Adenosine (Adenocard) - Indications -Conversion of PSVT to sin...