Amiodarone (Cordarone) Dosage and Indications Quiz
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Amiodarone is indicated for which of the following conditions?

  • Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia
  • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation as a second-line agent
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the recommended dosage of amiodarone for cardiac arrest?

  • 1 mg/min continuous IV infusion
  • 150 mg IV push, repeatable once
  • 5 mg/kg IV push
  • 300 mg IV push, repeatable at 150 mg (correct)
  • Which of the following is a contraindication for amiodarone?

  • Hypotension
  • Bradycardia
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the mechanism of action of amiodarone in treating arrhythmias?

    <p>It slows the sinus rate and AV conduction, increasing the myocardial refractory period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of amiodarone?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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