Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Management Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Monitor for bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended fluid for hypotensive unstable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?

    <p>Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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