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What is the primary indication for using Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
What is the primary indication for using Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Wide complex tachycardia
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter and atrial tachycardia (correct)
What is the maximum recommended adult dose of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
What is the maximum recommended adult dose of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
- 5 mg IV
- 20 mg IV (correct)
- 10 mg IV
- 2.5 mg IV
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
- Sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker
- Wolff-Parkinson-White or Lown-Ganong-Levine syndromes (correct)
- Cardiogenic shock
- Severe left ventricular dysfunction
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?