Sedatives/Analgesics
Antiarrhythmics
Cardiac
Inotropes/Vasopressors
Wild Card
100

Which benzodiazepine requires an in-line filter while administering? 

Lorazepam 

100

How long should a Diltiazem loading dose be infused over? 

2 minutes 

100

This titratable anticoagulant is used in the treatment of HIT

Argatroban 

100

Due to a prolonged half-life, which inotrope should be used cautiously in severe kidney dysfunction since it can cause ventricular arrhythmias? 

Milrinone 

100

What RASS is required to start a NMB? 

-5

200

What sedative can cause green urine?

Propofol

200

What is a significant EKG change of Amiodarone administration? 

Potential for QTc prolongation 

200

What is the maximum rate for administration of IV Nicardipine? 

15 mg/hr 

200

What Vasopressor is commonly used in anaphylactic shock?

Epinephrine

200

What is the recommended initial insulin rate for DKA?

0.1 units/kg/hr

300

During RSI, what should be administered first? NMB then induction agents(s) OR induction agent(s) then NMB?

Induction first with analgesia/sedation agent(s) then NMB

300

What are 3 monitoring parameters of amiodarone? 

Liver transaminases, EKG, CXR, BP, K, Mg, Thyroid, etc

300

When would you consider a patient a non-responder to Nitroglycerin for chest pain? 

Those who do not respond to doses of 200 mcg/min 

300

Which vasopressor would you want to stop first if a patient develops ischemic digits? 

Vasopressin

300

What agents does Neostigmine reverse? 

Nondepolarizing NMB: Rocuronium, Vercuronium, Cisatracurium

400

What 2 vital signs would prompt you to hold Precedex infusion? 

MAP < 65 or 20% decrease in HR 

400

Since Esmolol is rapidly absorbed, how long should you run it at a rate of 50 mcg/kg/min to see if it has reached your heart rate goal?

4 mins

400

What is the heparin drip starting rate for atrial fibrillation? 

15 units/kg/hr

400

What is the standard concentration of Norepinephrine for central line administration? 

32 mg/250 mL (128 mcg/mL)

400

How much of your initial bolus dose for Naloxone for an overdose should be administered IVP? 

1/2 

500

Which sedative should you monitor TG with at baseline and every 3 days after? 

Propofol 

500

Due to the potential for lidocaine toxicity, what symptoms should you monitor for? 

Somnolence, confusion, paresthesia, seizures

500

What medication is known for its ability to potentially cause cyanide toxicity? 

Sodium Nitroprusside 

500

Which Vasopressor should not be titrated? 

Vasopressin


500
If a patient’s BG level is under 60 and you are administering 25 grams of Dextrose, how many mL would be required from a 50% Dextrose Solution?

50 mL 

25g/x mL = 50 g/100 mL

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