Cordarone (Amiodarone) Dosage and Indications Quiz

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What is the classification of Cordarone (Amiodarone)?

Antiarrhythmic (correct)

Antibiotic

Antidiabetic

Analgesic

What is the indication for using Cordarone (Amiodarone) as a second line agent?

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Ventricular Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Fibrillation (correct)

What is the recommended dosage of Cordarone (Amiodarone) for wide complex tachycardia in adults?

150 mg IV over 10 minutes (correct)

300 mg IV Push once

150 mg IV Push over 5 minutes

300 mg IV over 30 minutes

In pediatric patients, what is the maximum total dose of Cordarone (Amiodarone) for refractory VF or pulseless VT?

15 mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

What adverse reaction is common with Cordarone (Amiodarone) usage?

Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for using Cordarone (Amiodarone)?

Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maintenance drip rate for Cordarone (Amiodarone) in adult patients during the first 6 hours?

$1 \text{mg}/\text{min}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum total dose of Cordarone (Amiodarone) allowed in the first 24 hours for adult patients?

$2.2 \text{g}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of Cordarone (Amiodarone) in slowing the sinus rate?

Increases the refractory period of the myocardium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with Cordarone (Amiodarone) usage?

Sinus arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of Cordarone (Amiodarone) for pediatric patients with wide complex tachycardia?

$5 \text{mg}/\text{kg}$ slow over 20-60 minutes (max single dose 300 mg) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of Cordarone (Amiodarone) in combination with other antiarrhythmic drugs?

It may cause or worsen arrhythmias when combined with other antiarrhythmic drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of Cordarone (Amiodarone) for an adult patient with refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT)?

300 mg IV push Signup and view all the answers

In an adult patient receiving Cordarone (Amiodarone) maintenance drip, what is the recommended drip rate after the first 6 hours?

0.5 mg/min Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a contraindication or caution for the use of Cordarone (Amiodarone)?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum total dose of Cordarone (Amiodarone) allowed for pediatric patients with refractory VF or pulseless VT?

15 mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following statements accurately describes the mechanism of action of Cordarone (Amiodarone)?

It increases the refractory period of the myocardium and slows AV conduction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial intravenous dose of Cordarone (Amiodarone) for an adult patient with wide complex tachycardia?

150 mg IV over 10 minutes Signup and view all the answers