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Q: (ADENOCARD)
Answer:
CLASS: Antidysrhythmic
MOA: A naturally occurring nucleotide present in all cells of the body, it acts to slow
conduction
through the AV node & also dilates coronary arteries & peripheral vessels.
Adenosine's half life
is about 10-12 seconds & is also referred to as the "chemical cardioversion" drug.
INDICATIONS: Narrow Complex Tachycardias, SVT
CONTRAINDICATIONS: 2nd & 3rd degree AV blocks, also give with caution to
pt's w/ history of
asthma for potential bronchospasms.
SIDE EFFECTS: Transient asystole, chest pain, SOB, flushing
DOSAGES: Adult: 6mg rapid IV push, followed by 20ml of NS. If no change w/ in 2
minutes, give
12mg rapid IV push, followed by 20ml of NS. If no conversion may try a third time
of 12mg rapid
IV push, followed by 20ml of NS.
Pediatric- BASE CONTACT ONLY
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Q: ASPIRIN
Answer:
(BAYER, A.S.A.) CLASS: Anti-platelet
MOA: Inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking the formation of thromboxane.
INDICATIONS: Chest pain of unknown etiology, MI & TIA
CONTRAINDICATIONS: History of GI bleed, inter cranial hemorrhage,
hypersensitivity, major
surgery w/ in 2 weeks & previous thrombosis.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting & hemorrhage
DOSAGES: Adult: 162mg PO (2 81mg tablets)
Pediatric- NOT INDICATED
Q: ATROPINE SULFATE
Answer:
(ATROPINE) CLASS: Parasympatholytic Agent
MOA: Blocks the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system by blocking the
acetylcholine
receptors. Used to increase heart rate in bradycardias originating above the
ventricles.
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Q: INDICATIONS: Asystole, Bradycardia, Organophosphate Poisonings & in PEA
(less than 60 BPM)
Answer:
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Documented MI, in 2ND & 3RD Degree AV Blocks &
Children 8 & under
in Cardiac Emergencies
SIDE EFFECTS: Increased Heart Rate, Increased Blood Pressure
DOSAGES: Adult: BRADYCARDIA- 0.5mg IV to max of 3mg or 0.04mg/kg,
PEA/ASYSTOLE- 1mg IV
to a max of 3mg or
0.04mg/kg, ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING- 2mg IV, repeat in 2mg
increments as long as pt's
symptoms persist
Pediatric- NOT INDICATED
2026 Update
Q: (ADENOCARD)
Answer:
CLASS: Antidysrhythmic
MOA: A naturally occurring nucleotide present in all cells of the body, it acts to slow
conduction
through the AV node & also dilates coronary arteries & peripheral vessels.
Adenosine's half life
is about 10-12 seconds & is also referred to as the "chemical cardioversion" drug.
INDICATIONS: Narrow Complex Tachycardias, SVT
CONTRAINDICATIONS: 2nd & 3rd degree AV blocks, also give with caution to
pt's w/ history of
asthma for potential bronchospasms.
SIDE EFFECTS: Transient asystole, chest pain, SOB, flushing
DOSAGES: Adult: 6mg rapid IV push, followed by 20ml of NS. If no change w/ in 2
minutes, give
12mg rapid IV push, followed by 20ml of NS. If no conversion may try a third time
of 12mg rapid
IV push, followed by 20ml of NS.
Pediatric- BASE CONTACT ONLY
,ICEMA Drugs Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update
Q: ASPIRIN
Answer:
(BAYER, A.S.A.) CLASS: Anti-platelet
MOA: Inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking the formation of thromboxane.
INDICATIONS: Chest pain of unknown etiology, MI & TIA
CONTRAINDICATIONS: History of GI bleed, inter cranial hemorrhage,
hypersensitivity, major
surgery w/ in 2 weeks & previous thrombosis.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting & hemorrhage
DOSAGES: Adult: 162mg PO (2 81mg tablets)
Pediatric- NOT INDICATED
Q: ATROPINE SULFATE
Answer:
(ATROPINE) CLASS: Parasympatholytic Agent
MOA: Blocks the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system by blocking the
acetylcholine
receptors. Used to increase heart rate in bradycardias originating above the
ventricles.
, ICEMA Drugs Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update
Q: INDICATIONS: Asystole, Bradycardia, Organophosphate Poisonings & in PEA
(less than 60 BPM)
Answer:
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Documented MI, in 2ND & 3RD Degree AV Blocks &
Children 8 & under
in Cardiac Emergencies
SIDE EFFECTS: Increased Heart Rate, Increased Blood Pressure
DOSAGES: Adult: BRADYCARDIA- 0.5mg IV to max of 3mg or 0.04mg/kg,
PEA/ASYSTOLE- 1mg IV
to a max of 3mg or
0.04mg/kg, ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING- 2mg IV, repeat in 2mg
increments as long as pt's
symptoms persist
Pediatric- NOT INDICATED
