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Which of the following is the generic name for Cardizem?
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?
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?
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?
What is the mechanism of action of Diltiazem?
Which of the following adverse reactions is considered serious when using 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?
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?
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?
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 conditions is a contraindication for the use of Diltiazem?
Which of the following adverse reactions is considered common when using 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
What is the mechanism of action of amiodarone on the heart?
