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What are the characteristics of emergency drugs mentioned in the text?

Long half-life, fast-acting, preferably IM route

Short half-life, fast-acting, preferably IV route (correct)

Short half-life, slow-acting, preferably oral route

Long half-life, slow-acting, preferably oral route

How does ADENOSINE (ADENOCARD) work in the body?

By decreasing heart rate through sympathetic nervous system stimulation

By directly stimulating the SA and AV nodes

By blocking cyclic-AMP induced calcium influx into cardiac myocytes (correct)

By increasing cyclic-AMP induced calcium influx into cardiac myocytes

What are the side effects of AMIODARONE?

Insomnia, anxiety, palpitations

Hepatotoxicity, pulmonary fibrosis, bradycardia (correct)

Hypertension, tachycardia, headache

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

What is the maximum dose of ADENOSINE (ADENOCARD) that can be given as a single dose?

<p>12mg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should nurses administer AMIODARONE infusion?

<p>As a rapid IV push (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Emergency Drugs

Emergency drugs are used to treat life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac arrest, and are usually administered rapidly to restore cardiac function and circulation.

Adenosine (Adenocard)

Adenosine slows down the heart rate by blocking the electrical pathway in the heart.
It works by stimulating the vagus nerve, which slows down the heart rate.
Maximum single dose: 12mg.

Amiodarone

Amiodarone is used to treat ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
It slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat more normally.
Side effects: corneal microdeposits, pulmonary toxicity, and thyroid dysfunction.
Administration: Amiodarone infusion should be administered via a central line, and nurses should monitor the patient's ECG and vital signs closely during the infusion.

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Test your knowledge of emergency drugs with this quiz! Explore the characteristics and uses of life-saving medications used in critical or life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest, septic shock, convulsions, and trauma. Learn about the importance of short half-life, fast-acting, and preferably IV route drugs.