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What is the recommended initial dose of CARDIZEM for stable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
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?
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?
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?
In which patients should CARDIZEM be used with caution for rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
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What is the recommended initial volume for normal saline in unstable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
What is the recommended initial volume for normal saline in unstable patients with rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
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