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What is the primary function of Adenosine (Adenocard) in EMS?
What is the primary function of Adenosine (Adenocard) in EMS?
- Slowing interventricular conduction velocity
- Conversion of regular narrow PSVT and/or regular (Monomorphic) Wide Complex tachycardia to sinus rhythm (correct)
- Interrupting AV nodal reentry pathways
- Blocking alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors
What is a contraindication for administering Adenosine (Adenocard)?
What is a contraindication for administering Adenosine (Adenocard)?
- People taking Dipyridamole (Persantine)
- People taking Aminophylline
- People with wheezing
- People taking Carbamazepine (Tegretol) (correct)
What effect does Amiodarone hydrochloride have on interventricular conduction velocity?
What effect does Amiodarone hydrochloride have on interventricular conduction velocity?
- Stimulates it by blocking calcium channels
- Has no effect on interventricular conduction velocity
- Speeds it up by inhibiting potassium channels
- Slows it down by blocking sodium channels (correct)
What is the maximum recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) via the external jugular vein?
What is the maximum recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) via the external jugular vein?
What is the initial recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) for people taking Aminophylline, Theophylline, or Slo-Bid?
What is the initial recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) for people taking Aminophylline, Theophylline, or Slo-Bid?
What is the maximum recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) via the central venous line?
What is the maximum recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) via the central venous line?
Which medication is a contraindication for administering Adenosine (Adenocard)?
Which medication is a contraindication for administering Adenosine (Adenocard)?
What effect does Amiodarone hydrochloride have on interventricular conduction velocity?
What effect does Amiodarone hydrochloride have on interventricular conduction velocity?
What is the primary function of Adenosine (Adenocard) in EMS?
What is the primary function of Adenosine (Adenocard) in EMS?
What is the initial recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) for people taking Dipyridamole (Persantine)?
What is the initial recommended dose of Adenosine (Adenocard) for people taking Dipyridamole (Persantine)?
