Adenosine 6mg - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

ECG ORIENTATION KAISER Questions & Revised Correct Detailed Answers Guaranteed Pass PAC - ANSWER SVT - ANSWER often regular, when P waves present 150-250 bpm. P waves hidden by QRS Non symptomatic tachycardia - ANSWER CCB, Treatment of tachycardia - ANSWER vagal maneuvers, adenosine, BB, adenosine 6mg rapid IVP. Second dose; 12mg IVP amiodarone 150mg IV infusion over 10 min procainamide 20-50mg /min IV infusion Inverted P wave - ANSWER atria...

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...

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...

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...