Cordarone (Amiodarone) Medication Quiz
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What is the generic name for Cordarone?

  • Epinephrine
  • Lidocaine
  • Adenosine
  • Amiodarone (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT an indication for amiodarone?

  • Atrial flutter
  • Sinus bradycardia (correct)
  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

    • What is the maximum dose of amiodarone that can be given to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?

  • 3.0 grams
  • 4.0 grams
  • 2.2 grams (correct)
  • 1.5 grams

    • Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum single dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?

    <p>300 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?

    <p>Congestive heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?

    <p>Decreases heart rate and increases conduction time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

    <p>300 mg IV push</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?

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

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose?

    <p>1 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?

    <p>Severe bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

    <p>300 mg IV Push</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?

    <p>Severe bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum dose of amiodarone that can be given to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?

    <p>2 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose?

    <p>1 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?

    <p>Slows sinus rate and AV conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose?

    <p>1 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum single dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?

    <p>300 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?

    <p>Decreases heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?

    <p>Severe bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?

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

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

    <p>150 mg IV over 10 minutes, repeat once 150 mg IV q. 10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?

    <p>Bradycardia and hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be administered to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?

    <p>2.2 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?

    <p>Cardiogenic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential drug interaction associated with amiodarone?

    <p>Increased risk of arrhythmias when combined with other antiarrhythmics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second line agent for atrial arrhythmias according to the information provided?

    <p>Amiodarone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone based on the information provided?

    <p>Cardiogenic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for stable wide complex tachycardia in a pediatric patient?

    <p>5 mg/kg IV (max. 300 mg)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adverse reaction can be a common effect of amiodarone as described in the content?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be given to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?

    <p>2.2 gm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does amiodarone have on myocardial refractory period according to the information provided?

    <p>Increases it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trade name for amiodarone?

    <p>Cordarone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

    <p>300 mg IV Push</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1 mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be administered to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?

    <p>2.2 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

    <p>5 mg/kg IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for the use of amiodarone according to the information provided?

    <p>Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone based on the information provided?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with the use of amiodarone?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be administered to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?

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

    What is the generic name for Cordarone?

    <p>Amiodarone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual es le action principal de Pronestyl in le systema cardiac?

    <p>Disminue le excitabilitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual es un effetto indesirate serio de Pronestyl in le systema cardiovascular?

    <p>Lupus medicamentose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual es le dose emergente recomandate de Pronestyl pro un patiente con fibrillation ventricular recurrente?

    <p>(30 - 50) mg/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quando termina le administration de Pronestyl pro arrhythmia?

    <p>Quando le QRS se lata 50% o plus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qual es un caution importante in le uso de Pronestyl?

    <p>Bloco AV secunde o tertie grado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quale effecto ha Pronestyl sur le umor diastolic ventricular?

    <p>(Disminue) le umor diastolic ventricular</p> Signup and view all the answers

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