Amiodarone
These are required q5min x3, q15min x3, q2hrs x3,then q4hrs until amiodarone is discontinued
What are Vital Signs
This is the maximum rate of infusion for a diltiazem drip
What is 15 mg/hr
The patients Heparin Anti-Xa UFH level will be reassessed every __ hours after each dose change.
What is 6 hours
ACLS drug used during asystole and PEA
What is Epi
Identify this rhythm______. Is it stable or unstable?
What is V-Fib and unstable
Name the 3 different types of orders when initiating the Amiodarone IV Therapy order set #222.
What is Rapid loading, Slow loading and Maintenance infusion.
Name the 2 vitals signs that are listed on the Diltiazem IV order set that are utilized for titration
What is HR and SBP
An Independent double check is completed at this point during heparin administration.
What is When hanging a new bag/bottle and when there is a change in dose/rate.
ACLS initial drug in treatment of bradycardia
What is Atropine
Identify this Rhythm_____. Patient is unresponsive, what do you need to assess and for how long.
What is SR and Assess pulse and breathing for no longer than 10 seconds.
This is required to be added to the IV tubing when administering IV Amiodarone.
What is 0.22 micron filter.
When initiating a Diltiazem drip when utilizing the Order set, I will anticipate administering this prior to the initial rate
What is a Bolus Dose
One major side effect to be mindful of for patients receiving a heparin drip
What is bleeding
Identify this rhythm _____ and the key drug for treatment is ____
What is Torsades de pointes and Magnesium Sulfate
Identify this rhythm____. Would you treat with Atropine?
What is a third degree block and No
This is required when an IV amiodarone infusion is administered beyond 24 hours
What is a Central Line
On units that titration is permissible, titrate by ___mg/hour every __ minutes to maintain physician ordered parameters.
What is 2.5mg/hour every 15 minutes
After IV Heparin is administered the response is almost...
What is Immediate
Identify this rhythm___ and the key drug for treatment is _____
What is SVT and Adenosine
Identify these rhythms____. Which one is considered stable?
What is A-Fib and A-Fib RVR. A-fib is considered more stable.
This lab panel is included in the Amiodarone order set to be collected if it has not been in the prior 24 hrs.
What is Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
When used to treat rapid ventricular rate, diltiazem is considered effective when this is achieved
What is rate control
The patients Heparin Drip is currently infusing at 15units/kg/hour. The Anti-XA UFH level has just resulted and is 0.25.
Using the Heparin Nomogram what are the next 2 actions that need to be initiated
What is Increase by 2 units/kg/hour with a 2nd RN and repeat Anti-Xa UFH 6 hours from the rate change
Identify this rhythm_____ and the ACLS drug for treatment is_____
What is A-fib and Amiodarone
The patients is showing V-tach on the monitor and is now unresponsive. Is the patient stable or unstable? What do you prepare for?
What is unstable and synchronized cardioversion