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ACLS Rescue Drugs Part 3
This deck covers the adult dosing guidelines for various ACLS rescue drugs, including adenosine, amiodarone, aspirin, and more. Each flashcard provides a specific drug dosage question and its corresponding answer.
What is the adult dose for adenosine?
6mg -> 12mg -> 12mg follow each with a 20cc fluid bolus
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Definition
What is the adult dose for adenosine?
6mg -> 12mg -> 12mg follow each with a 20cc fluid bolus
What is the adult dose for amiodarone?
ARREST - 300mg -> 150mg V Tach w/ Pulse - 150 mg X 3
What is the max dose for amiodarone?
450 mg
What is the adult dose for aspirin?
160-325 mg CHEWED
What is the adult dose for atropine?
1mg Q 5 mins
What is the max dose for atropine?
3 mg
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the adult dose for adenosine? | 6mg -> 12mg -> 12mg follow each with a 20cc fluid bolus |
What is the adult dose for amiodarone? | ARREST - 300mg -> 150mg V Tach w/ Pulse - 150 mg X 3 |
What is the max dose for amiodarone? | 450 mg |
What is the adult dose for aspirin? | 160-325 mg CHEWED |
What is the adult dose for atropine? | 1mg Q 5 mins |
What is the max dose for atropine? | 3 mg |
What is the adult dose for clopidogrel? | 300mg PO (for pts with true aspirin allergy) |
What is the adult dose for Dopamine? | 2-20 mcg/kg/min; 2-10 mcg/kg/min = HR increase; 10-20 mcg/kg/min = BP increase |
What is the dosing trick for dopamine? | take pts weight (in lbs) remove 3rd digit and subtract 3 = dose (in drops/min) equivalent to 5 mg/kg/min ex. 170lb patient; 17-3 = 14 dps/min (5mg/kg/min) HR increase; 14x2 = 28 dps/min (10mg/kg/min) BP increase |
What is the adult dose for Dobutamine? | 2-20 mcg/kg/min |
What is the adult dose for Diltiazem? | 15-20mg over 2 mins |
What is the adult dose for Epinephrine? | 1 mg Q 3-5 mins |
What is the adult dose for an Epinephrine drip? | 2-10 mcg/min |
What is the adult dose for furosemide? | 1mg/kg |
What is the adult dose for glucose? | 0.5-1 G/kg |
What is the adult dose for Lidocaine for tx of dysrhythmia? | 1 mg/kg (MAX 3mg/kg) |
What is the adult dose for Magnesium? | 1-2G in 10mL of D5W |
What is the adult dose for Morphine? | 2-4 mg up to 20 mg |
What is the adult dose for Naloxone? | 0.04-0.4 mg |
What is the adult dose for Nitroglycerin? | 0.4mg X 3 Sublingual (monitor BP) |
What is the adult dose for Procainamide? | 20mg/min (takes 30 mins for effect) |
What is the max dose of Procainamide? | 17mg/kg |
What is the adult dose for Sodium Bicarbonate? | 1meq/kg |
What is the adult dose for Vasopressin? | 40 U x 1 |
What is the adult dose for Verapamil? | 2.5 - 5 mg over 2 mins |