ACLS review

186.  Match the following medications with the correct dosage

Diltiazem                                         1-4mg/min

Bicarbonate                                     20mg/min

Metoprolol                                      2-10mcg/min

Nitroglycerine (SL)                          0.5-1mcg/min

Isoproterenol                                   0.25mg/kg

Procainamide                                  1mEq/kg

Epinephrine infusion                        5mg

Norepinephrine                              0.4mg

Lidocaine infusion                           2-10mcg/min

187.  What are five rhythms associated with unstable tachycardia?

Atrial fibrillation

Atrial flutter

SVT

Monomorphic VT

Polymorphic VT

Wide Complex tachycardia of uncertain type

188. What are some signs and symptoms of unstable tachycardia?

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Altered mental status

Weakness

Hypotension

Ischemic ECG changes

Pulmonary edema

Poor peripheral perfusion

189.  What are four initial interventions that are used in the treatment of symptomatic tachycardia?

Support airway, breathing, and circulation

Give oxygen, monitor oxygen saturation

Obtain and ECG to identify rhythm

Identify and treat reversible causes

190.  What are two critical determinations that must be assessed in the management of symptomatic tachycardia?

Determine if the patient have a pulse

Assess for signs and symptoms of hemodynamic instability


Answer
186.  Match the following medications with the correct dosage
Diltiazem                                         0.25mg/kg
Bicarbonate                                     1mEq/kg
Metoprolol                                      5mg
Nitroglycerine (SL)                        0.4mg
Isoproterenol                                  2-10mcg/min
Procainamide                                 20mg/min
Epinephrine infusion                     2-10mcg/min
Norepinephrine                              0.5-1mcg/min
Lidocaine infusion                         1-4mg/min




Reviewed 2/28/16