ACLS Rescue Drugs Part 3

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support25 CardsCreated 6 months ago

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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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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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