Sedatives/Analgesics
Which benzodiazepine requires an in-line filter while administering?
Lorazepam
How long should a Diltiazem loading dose be infused over?
2 minutes
This titratable anticoagulant is used in the treatment of HIT
Argatroban
Due to a prolonged half-life, which inotrope should be used cautiously in severe kidney dysfunction since it can cause ventricular arrhythmias?
Milrinone
What RASS is required to start a NMB?
-5
What sedative can cause green urine?
Propofol
What is a significant EKG change of Amiodarone administration?
Potential for QTc prolongation
What is the maximum rate for administration of IV Nicardipine?
15 mg/hr
What Vasopressor is commonly used in anaphylactic shock?
Epinephrine
What is the recommended initial insulin rate for DKA?
0.1 units/kg/hr
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
What are 3 monitoring parameters of amiodarone?
Liver transaminases, EKG, CXR, BP, K, Mg, Thyroid, etc
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
Which vasopressor would you want to stop first if a patient develops ischemic digits?
Vasopressin
What agents does Neostigmine reverse?
Nondepolarizing NMB: Rocuronium, Vercuronium, Cisatracurium
What 2 vital signs would prompt you to hold Precedex infusion?
MAP < 65 or 20% decrease in HR
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
What is the heparin drip starting rate for atrial fibrillation?
15 units/kg/hr
What is the standard concentration of Norepinephrine for central line administration?
32 mg/250 mL (128 mcg/mL)
How much of your initial bolus dose for Naloxone for an overdose should be administered IVP?
1/2
Which sedative should you monitor TG with at baseline and every 3 days after?
Propofol
Due to the potential for lidocaine toxicity, what symptoms should you monitor for?
Somnolence, confusion, paresthesia, seizures
What medication is known for its ability to potentially cause cyanide toxicity?
Sodium Nitroprusside
Which Vasopressor should not be titrated?
50 mL
25g/x mL = 50 g/100 mL