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Amiodarone is indicated for which of the following conditions?
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?
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?
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?
What is the mechanism of action of amiodarone in treating arrhythmias?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of amiodarone?
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of amiodarone?
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