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Cardiac Arrest Medications Quiz

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What is the indication for administering Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in cardiac arrest?

When the patient has high blood pressure

When the patient is conscious but has a weak pulse

When there is no pulse and CPR is being performed (correct)

When the patient is in respiratory distress

What is the pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium?

Has no effect on heart rate and myocardial contractions

Decreases heart rate and myocardial contractions

Increases heart rate and myocardial contractions (correct)

Stabilizes heart rate and myocardial contractions

How is Epinephrine (Adrenaline) administered?

IV push and 20ml flush (correct)

Intramuscular injection

Orally with water

Subcutaneous injection

What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for an adult in cardiac arrest?

1mg of 1:10,000 solution every 3-5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

When is Amiodarone administered in the context of cardiac arrest?

ONLY in shockable cardiac arrest after 3 shocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the presentation of Epinephrine (Adrenaline)?

Pre-filled syringe OR Ampoule Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium?

Increases heart rate and myocardial contractions Signup and view all the answers

When should Amiodarone be administered in the context of cardiac arrest?

ONLY shockable (after 3 shocks) Signup and view all the answers

How is Epinephrine (Adrenaline) administered?

IV push (and 20ml FLUSH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for an adult in cardiac arrest?

1mg of 1:10,000 solution (every 3-5 minutes) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiac Arrest Management

Indication for administering Epinephrine (Adrenaline) is in cardiac arrest.
Pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium: increases systolic blood pressure, cardiac output, and heart rate.

Administration of Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

Administered via intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) route.
Recommended dosage for an adult in cardiac arrest: 1mg every 3-5 minutes.

Amiodarone Administration

Administered in the context of cardiac arrest: when Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) or Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (pVT) persists after 3 defibrillation attempts.
Contraindicated in asystole.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Presentation

Available in 1mg/mL solution.

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Test your knowledge of cardiac arrest medications with this quiz compiled and presented by Mr. Nathan Conradie, a faculty lecturer specializing in the subject. Explore the uses and indications of medications like Epinephrine (Adrenaline) and Amiodarone in treating both shockable and non-shockable cardiac arrest cases.