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What is the primary indication for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil) as described in the text?
What is the primary indication for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil) as described in the text?
- Controlling ventricular response in atrial fibrillation/flutter or atrial tachycardia (correct)
- Treating congestive heart failure
- Treating wide complex tachycardia of unknown type
- Slowing conduction through the atrioventricular (AV) node in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
What is the recommended adult dosing regimen for Isoptin (Verapamil) administration as described in the text?
What is the recommended adult dosing regimen for Isoptin (Verapamil) administration as described in the text?
- 2.5 - 5 mg IV push over 2-3 minutes, repeat every 15-30 minutes up to a maximum of 20 mg (correct)
- 10 - 20 mg IV push over 2-3 minutes, repeat every 15-30 minutes up to a maximum of 40 mg
- 5 - 10 mg IV push over 2-3 minutes, repeat every 5-10 minutes up to a maximum of 30 mg
- No pediatric dosage available, only adult dosing is provided
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil) as described in the text?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil) as described in the text?
- Increasing contractility of the left ventricle to improve cardiac output
- Blocking the slow calcium channels which affect the SA/AV node, decreasing atrial automaticity (correct)
- Increasing heart rate to improve cardiac output in patients with sick sinus syndrome
- Increasing conduction through the accessory pathway in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
What is a contraindication or caution for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
What is a contraindication or caution for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
What is a potential adverse reaction associated with the use of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
What is a potential adverse reaction associated with the use of Isoptin (Verapamil) according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication or caution for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication or caution for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
What is the maximum recommended adult dosage of Isoptin (Verapamil) as described in the text?
What is the maximum recommended adult dosage of Isoptin (Verapamil) as described in the text?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse reaction associated with the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse reaction associated with the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following conditions may be exacerbated by the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following conditions may be exacerbated by the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil) as a calcium channel blocker?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Isoptin (Verapamil) as a calcium channel blocker?
Which of the following is a potential adverse reaction associated with the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following is a potential adverse reaction associated with the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which condition may be exacerbated by the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which condition may be exacerbated by the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
What is the recommended adult dosing regimen for Isoptin (Verapamil) administration?
What is the recommended adult dosing regimen for Isoptin (Verapamil) administration?
Which of the following is a contraindication or caution for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
Which of the following is a contraindication or caution for the use of Isoptin (Verapamil)?
