BKAT ICU Post Test
What rhythms are considered fatal? - CORRECT ANSWER-V-fib, Vtach (pulseless),
and asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? - CORRECT ANSWER-anaphylaxis and as a
vasopressor for hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? - CORRECT ANSWER-anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-mannitol
How does mannitol work? - CORRECT ANSWER-pulls fluids into intravascular space to
be excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
What is the peak? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs? - CORRECT ANSWER-NPH
TpA monitor for - CORRECT ANSWER-bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? - CORRECT ANSWER-(calcium channel blocker) slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic - CORRECT ANSWER-
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with - CORRECT ANSWER-a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a - CORRECT ANSWER-antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion - CORRECT ANSWER-
0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion - CORRECT
ANSWER-hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
, Nitroprusside purpose - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases preload and afterload by
vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER-contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER-leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote - CORRECT ANSWER-regitine (phentolamine)
amiodarone is used for patients with - CORRECT ANSWER-a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? - CORRECT ANSWER-150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-increases HR, BP,
and contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types? - CORRECT ANSWER-high
degree AV blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
Atropine works by? - CORRECT ANSWER-increasing heart rate-increasing conduction
through SA node
Atropine is given to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-symptomatic bradycardia
Dilantin is given to treat - CORRECT ANSWER-seizure disorders
DO NOT give __________ with dilantin because ________ will happen. - CORRECT
ANSWER-DO NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it will crystalize
What rhythms are considered fatal? - CORRECT ANSWER-V-fib, Vtach (pulseless),
and asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? - CORRECT ANSWER-anaphylaxis and as a
vasopressor for hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? - CORRECT ANSWER-anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-mannitol
How does mannitol work? - CORRECT ANSWER-pulls fluids into intravascular space to
be excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
What is the peak? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs? - CORRECT ANSWER-NPH
TpA monitor for - CORRECT ANSWER-bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? - CORRECT ANSWER-(calcium channel blocker) slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic - CORRECT ANSWER-
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with - CORRECT ANSWER-a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a - CORRECT ANSWER-antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion - CORRECT ANSWER-
0.22 micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion - CORRECT
ANSWER-hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
, Nitroprusside purpose - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases preload and afterload by
vasodilation (mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER-contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesentric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER-leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote - CORRECT ANSWER-regitine (phentolamine)
amiodarone is used for patients with - CORRECT ANSWER-a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? - CORRECT ANSWER-150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-increases HR, BP,
and contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types? - CORRECT ANSWER-high
degree AV blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
Atropine works by? - CORRECT ANSWER-increasing heart rate-increasing conduction
through SA node
Atropine is given to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-symptomatic bradycardia
Dilantin is given to treat - CORRECT ANSWER-seizure disorders
DO NOT give __________ with dilantin because ________ will happen. - CORRECT
ANSWER-DO NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it will crystalize
