Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter ECG and Cardizem Dosing Quiz
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What is the recommended 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
  • 5 mg IV/IO, over 2 minutes
  • 20 mg IV/IO, over 2 minutes
  • Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of CARDIZEM in patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?

  • Sick sinus syndrome (correct)
  • Hypertension
  • Narrow complex QRS
  • History of atrial fibrillation
  • What is the recommended intervention if the patient remains hypotensive after fluid administration?

  • Administer amiodarone
  • Administer furosemide
  • Administer nitroglycerin
  • Administer push-dose pressor epinephrine (correct)
  • In which patients should CARDIZEM be used with caution for rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?

    <p>Patients taking calcium channel blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial volume for normal saline in unstable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?

    <p>1L IV/IO</p> Signup and view all the answers

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