Cardizem (Diltiazem) Dosage and Indications Quiz

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Which of the following is the generic name for Cardizem?

Verapamil

Amlodipine

Diltiazem (correct)

Nifedipine

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of Diltiazem for an average adult patient with rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation?

0.35 mg/kg over 3-5 minutes

0.45 mg/kg over 3-5 minutes

0.15 mg/kg over 3-5 minutes

0.25 mg/kg over 3-5 minutes (correct)

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?

Hypotension

Heart failure

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

All of the above (correct)

What is the mechanism of action of Diltiazem?

It inhibits the influx of calcium ions across cell membranes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse reactions is considered serious when using Diltiazem?

Cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should be taken when administering Diltiazem to patients receiving oral beta-blockers?

Caution should be exercised as it may cause severe hypotension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indication for the use of Diltiazem?

Temporary control of ventricular response in rapid atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maintenance intravenous infusion rate for Diltiazem in an average adult patient?

5-15 mg/hr Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse reactions is considered common when using Diltiazem?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of Diltiazem for an average adult patient with rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation?

0.25 mg/kg over 3-5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a precaution to be taken when administering Diltiazem to patients receiving oral beta-blockers?

Increased risk of hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line agent for managing rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation?

Adenosine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?

Sick sinus syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the action mechanism of Diltiazem on cardiac and smooth muscle cells?

Inhibits influx of calcium ions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drug interactions should be particularly cautioned against when administering Diltiazem?

Concurrent use with oral Beta-Blockers Signup and view all the answers

What is an adverse reaction that falls under the serious category when using Diltiazem?

Cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

When administering Diltiazem, which condition should healthcare providers exercise caution due to the risk of hypotension?

Heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum total dose of amiodarone for pediatric cardiac arrest patients within the first 24 hours?

15 mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication or caution for the use of amiodarone?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maintenance intravenous infusion rate of amiodarone for an adult patient after the first 6 hours?

0.5 mg/min Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an adverse reaction associated with the use of amiodarone?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of amiodarone for an adult patient with wide complex tachycardia?

150 mg over 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of amiodarone on the heart?

Slows sinus rate and increases refractory period of myocardium Signup and view all the answers

Cardizem (Diltiazem) Dosage and Indications Quiz

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Which of the following is the generic name for Cardizem?

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of Diltiazem for an average adult patient with rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?

What is the mechanism of action of Diltiazem?

Which of the following adverse reactions is considered serious when using Diltiazem?

What precaution should be taken when administering Diltiazem to patients receiving oral beta-blockers?

Which of the following is an indication for the use of Diltiazem?

What is the recommended maintenance intravenous infusion rate for Diltiazem in an average adult patient?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?

Which of the following adverse reactions is considered common when using Diltiazem?

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of Diltiazem for an average adult patient with rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation?

Which of the following is a precaution to be taken when administering Diltiazem to patients receiving oral beta-blockers?

What is the first-line agent for managing rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?

What is the action mechanism of Diltiazem on cardiac and smooth muscle cells?

Which of the following drug interactions should be particularly cautioned against when administering Diltiazem?

What is an adverse reaction that falls under the serious category when using Diltiazem?

When administering Diltiazem, which condition should healthcare providers exercise caution due to the risk of hypotension?

What is the recommended maximum total dose of amiodarone for pediatric cardiac arrest patients within the first 24 hours?

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication or caution for the use of amiodarone?

What is the recommended maintenance intravenous infusion rate of amiodarone for an adult patient after the first 6 hours?

Which of the following is NOT an adverse reaction associated with the use of amiodarone?

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of amiodarone for an adult patient with wide complex tachycardia?

What is the mechanism of action of amiodarone on the heart?

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