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What are the characteristics of emergency drugs?

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

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

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

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

What is the mechanism of action of Adenosine (Adenocard)?

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

Inhibits sodium-potassium pump activity in cardiac myocytes

Stimulates cyclic-AMP induced calcium influx into cardiac myocytes

Activates beta-adrenergic receptors in cardiac myocytes

What are the indications for Amiodarone?

Heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest

Bradycardia, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism

Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias

Supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter (correct)

What is the maximum recommended single dose of Adenosine for supraventricular tachycardia?

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

What should nurses do after administering Adenosine?

<p>Flush IV line with Normal Saline immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Emergency Drugs

Emergency drugs are medications used to treat life-threatening conditions or symptoms, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or allergic reactions.

Adenosine (Adenocard)

Mechanism of action: Slows down the heart rate by blocking the AV node, allowing the heart to return to a normal rhythm.

Amiodarone

Indications: Treatment of life-threatening ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation.

Adenosine Dosing

Maximum recommended single dose for supraventricular tachycardia: 6-12mg by rapid IV push, repeated every 1-2 minutes as needed.

Adenosine Administration

After administering Adenosine, nurses should:
- Monitor the patient's heart rate and rhythm continuously for at least 30 minutes.
- Be prepared to provide emergency treatment, such as CPR, if the patient's heart rate becomes too slow or irregular.

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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.