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What is the initial dose of Cardizem for stable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
What is the initial dose of Cardizem for stable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
- 10 mg IV/IO, over 2 minutes (correct)
- 15 mg IV/IO, over 2 minutes
- 20 mg IV/IO, over 2 minutes
- 5 mg IV/IO, over 2 minutes
What is a contraindication for using Cardizem in patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
What is a contraindication for using Cardizem in patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
- Sinus rhythm
- Narrow complex QRS (correct)
- History of myocardial infarction
- Hypertension
What is the recommended treatment if a patient with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter remains hypotensive after fluid administration?
What is the recommended treatment if a patient with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter remains hypotensive after fluid administration?
- Increase the rate of Normal Saline infusion
- Consider Push-Dose Pressor Epinephrine (correct)
- Administer Amiodarone
- Start Dopamine infusion
What is the precaution to be taken for patients taking beta blockers when using Cardizem for rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
What is the precaution to be taken for patients taking beta blockers when using Cardizem for rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
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What is the recommended fluid for hypotensive unstable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
What is the recommended fluid for hypotensive unstable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
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