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?

<p>15 mg/kg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bradycardia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bradycardia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$1 \text{mg}/\text{min}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$2.2 \text{g}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increases the refractory period of the myocardium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sinus arrest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$5 \text{mg}/\text{kg}$ slow over 20-60 minutes (max single dose 300 mg) (D)</p> 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?

<p>It may cause or worsen arrhythmias when combined with other antiarrhythmic drugs (A)</p> 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)?

<p>300 mg IV push (C)</p> 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?

<p>0.5 mg/min (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hypertension (B)</p> 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?

<p>15 mg/kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It increases the refractory period of the myocardium and slows AV conduction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>150 mg IV over 10 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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