Dysrhythmia Treatments Exam Questions With Accurate
Solutions.
treatment for sinus bradycardia (<60 BPM) - accurate answers-- assess +
review meds (dig levels)
- Oxygen, Atropine
- pacemaker
- avoid vagal stimulation
treatment for sinus arrythmia - accurate answers-none
treatment for sinus tachycardia (101-160BPM) - accurate answers-- treat
underlying cause
- beta blockers, calcium channel blockers
- ablation
treatment for PVCs - accurate answers-- usually not tx other than cause
- Oxygen, Amiodarone (preferred), Lidocaine,
- magnesium sulfate or potassium for electrolyte imbalances
treatment for Vtach with a pulse - accurate answers-- 12 lead EKG/heart
monitor
- cardioversion
- Amiodarone and Atenolol
treatment for pulseless Vtach - accurate answers-CPR and defibrillation
- epinephrine
treatment for v fib - accurate answers-- CPR and Defibrillation
- Epinephrine, Amiodarone, Lidocaine
treatment for asystole - accurate answers-- CPR and epinephrine
- Identify H & T's
treatment for SVT - accurate answers-1. valsalva maneuver (bear down,
cough, blow thru straw)
2. carotid sinus massage (done by physcian)
3. Adenosine (DOC) - reboots heart
Solutions.
treatment for sinus bradycardia (<60 BPM) - accurate answers-- assess +
review meds (dig levels)
- Oxygen, Atropine
- pacemaker
- avoid vagal stimulation
treatment for sinus arrythmia - accurate answers-none
treatment for sinus tachycardia (101-160BPM) - accurate answers-- treat
underlying cause
- beta blockers, calcium channel blockers
- ablation
treatment for PVCs - accurate answers-- usually not tx other than cause
- Oxygen, Amiodarone (preferred), Lidocaine,
- magnesium sulfate or potassium for electrolyte imbalances
treatment for Vtach with a pulse - accurate answers-- 12 lead EKG/heart
monitor
- cardioversion
- Amiodarone and Atenolol
treatment for pulseless Vtach - accurate answers-CPR and defibrillation
- epinephrine
treatment for v fib - accurate answers-- CPR and Defibrillation
- Epinephrine, Amiodarone, Lidocaine
treatment for asystole - accurate answers-- CPR and epinephrine
- Identify H & T's
treatment for SVT - accurate answers-1. valsalva maneuver (bear down,
cough, blow thru straw)
2. carotid sinus massage (done by physcian)
3. Adenosine (DOC) - reboots heart