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

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

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

What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?

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

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?

<p>Slows sinus rate and AV conduction (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary mechanism of action of amiodarone?

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

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

<p>Severe bradycardia (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Cardiogenic shock (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the trade name for amiodarone?

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

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

<p>All of the above (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name for Cordarone?

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

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

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

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

<p>Lupus medicamentose (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quando termina le administration de Pronestyl pro arrhythmia?

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

Qual es un caution importante in le uso de Pronestyl?

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

Quale effecto ha Pronestyl sur le umor diastolic ventricular?

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

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