ACLS review

36. What is the maximum cumulative dosage of atropine that is recommended during the treatment of unstable bradycardia?
3 mg

37. What is the dosage of magnesium used in the treatment of torsade de pointe?
1-2 grams IV/IO diluted in 10ml of D5W as a bolus or given over 5-20 minutes

38.  What is the second dosage of Amiodarone for an adult in refractory VT/VF?
Amiodarone 150mg IV push may be given in 3-5 minutes following the initial dose with a maximum cumulative dose of 2.2g/24h

39. Adenosine is indicated in the treatment of what arrhythmia?
Stable SVT

40. After the initial defibrillation, what are the subsequent joule settings in the treatment of pulseless VT/VF?
200 J or higher for biphasic defibrillators
360 J for monophasic defibrillators




Reviewed 2/28/16

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