Amiodarone Administration Quiz
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What is the maximum single dose of amiodarone for stable wide complex tachycardia?

  • 150mg (correct)
  • 100mg
  • 50mg
  • 200mg

What is the recommended dose of etomidate for unstable wide complex tachycardia?

  • 0.01mg/kg
  • 1mg/kg
  • 10mg/kg
  • 0.1mg/kg (correct)

What are the contraindications for amiodarone infusion during synchronized cardioversion?

  • Marked sinus bradycardia
  • QRS width ≥ 0.16
  • QTc > 500
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the maximum number of times that amiodarone infusion can be repeated for stable wide complex tachycardia?

<p>2 times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of etomidate for unstable wide complex tachycardia in pediatric patients?

<p>0.1mg/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the QRS width threshold for obtaining 15 lead and 12 lead ECGs in pediatric patients with stable wide complex tachycardia?

<blockquote> <p>0.08 (2 small boxes) (B)</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rate for administering amiodarone infusion for stable wide complex tachycardia?

<p>30 gtts/min (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum single dose of etomidate that can be administered for unstable wide complex tachycardia?

<p>6mg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended protocol to follow if a patient's QRS width widens during amiodarone infusion for stable wide complex tachycardia?

<p>Perform serial 15-lead ECGs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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