54 Questions
What is the generic name for Cordarone?
Amiodarone
Which of the following is NOT an indication for amiodarone?
Sinus bradycardia
What is the maximum dose of amiodarone that can be given to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?
2.2 grams
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?
Hypotension
What is the maximum single dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?
300 mg
Which of the following is a potential adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?
Congestive heart failure
What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?
Decreases heart rate and increases conduction time
What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
300 mg IV push
What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?
15 mg/kg
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?
All of the above
What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose?
1 mg/min
Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?
Severe bradycardia
What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
300 mg IV Push
Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?
Severe bradycardia
What is the maximum dose of amiodarone that can be given to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?
2 grams
What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose?
1 mg/min
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?
Hypotension
What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?
Slows sinus rate and AV conduction
What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose?
1 mg/min
What is the maximum single dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?
300 mg
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?
Bradycardia
What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?
Decreases heart rate
Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?
Severe bradycardia
What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be given to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?
15 mg/kg
What is the recommended dose of amiodarone for an adult patient with wide complex tachycardia?
150 mg IV over 10 minutes, repeat once 150 mg IV q. 10 minutes
Which of the following is a common adverse reaction associated with amiodarone?
Bradycardia and hypotension
What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be administered to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?
2.2 grams
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?
Cardiogenic shock
What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose in an adult patient?
1 mg/min
Which of the following is a potential drug interaction associated with amiodarone?
Increased risk of arrhythmias when combined with other antiarrhythmics
What is the second line agent for atrial arrhythmias according to the information provided?
Amiodarone
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone based on the information provided?
Cardiogenic shock
What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for stable wide complex tachycardia in a pediatric patient?
5 mg/kg IV (max. 300 mg)
What adverse reaction can be a common effect of amiodarone as described in the content?
Bradycardia
What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be given to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?
2.2 gm
What action does amiodarone have on myocardial refractory period according to the information provided?
Increases it
What is the trade name for amiodarone?
Cordarone
What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
300 mg IV Push
What is the recommended maintenance infusion rate of amiodarone for the first 6 hours after the initial dose in an adult patient?
1 mg/min
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone?
All of the above
What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be administered to an adult patient in the first 24 hours?
2.2 g
What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
5 mg/kg IV
What is the primary indication for the use of amiodarone according to the information provided?
Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of amiodarone based on the information provided?
Hypotension
What is the recommended initial dose of amiodarone for an adult patient with wide complex tachycardia (stable)?
150 mg IV over 10 minutes
Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction associated with the use of amiodarone?
All of the above
What is the maximum total dose of amiodarone that can be administered to a pediatric patient for wide complex tachycardia?
15 mg/kg
What is the generic name for Cordarone?
Amiodarone
Qual es le action principal de Pronestyl in le systema cardiac?
Disminue le excitabilitate
Qual es un effetto indesirate serio de Pronestyl in le systema cardiovascular?
Lupus medicamentose
Qual es le dose emergente recomandate de Pronestyl pro un patiente con fibrillation ventricular recurrente?
(30 - 50) mg/min
Quando termina le administration de Pronestyl pro arrhythmia?
Quando le QRS se lata 50% o plus
Qual es un caution importante in le uso de Pronestyl?
Bloco AV secunde o tertie grado
Quale effecto ha Pronestyl sur le umor diastolic ventricular?
(Disminue) le umor diastolic ventricular
Test your knowledge on the medication Cordarone (Amiodarone) including its trade name, generic name, classification, indications, and dosages for various cardiac arrhythmias.
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