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Amiodarone
Basic Med Quiz Study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the classification of Amiodarone? A. Class I antiarrhythmic B. Class II antiarrhythmic C. Class III antiarrhythmic D. Class IV antiarrhythmic | Class III antiarrhythmic |
| What is the brand name for Amiodarone? A. Lidocaine B. Cordarone C. Lopressor D. Norvasc | Cordarone |
| What is the primary action of Amiodarone? A. Shortens cardiac muscle contraction B. Prolongs action potential and duration in cardiac tissues C. Stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors D. Inhibits calcium influx in cardiac cells | Prolongs action potential and duration in cardiac tissues |
| Amiodarone is indicated for which of the following arrhythmias? A. Atrial flutter B. Sinus tachycardia C. Ventricular tachycardia D. Premature atrial contractions | Ventricular tachycardia |
| Which condition makes Amiodarone useful when unresponsive to CPR, defibrillation, and vasopressors? A. Atrial fibrillation B. Ventricular fibrillation C. Sinus bradycardia D. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia | Ventricular fibrillation |
| What is one of the contraindications for Amiodarone? A. Hypokalemia B. Hypertension C. Breastfeeding D. Asthma | Breastfeeding |
| Which heart condition is a contraindication for Amiodarone? A. First-degree heart block B. High-grade heart block C. Atrial fibrillation D. Bundle branch block | High-grade heart block |
| What is the typical IV dosage range for Amiodarone in mg? A. 100-200 B. 125-275 C. 150-300 D. 200-400 | 150-300 |
| What is the most common route for administering Amiodarone in emergencies? A. Oral B. IV C. IM D. Subcutaneous | IV |
| Which of the following is a known adverse effect of Amiodarone? A. Tachycardia B. Hyperglycemia C. Hypotension D. Diuresis | Hypotension |
| What kind of cardiac monitoring is necessary with Amiodarone use? A. SpO2 B. ECG C. BP only D. Chest X-ray | ECG |
| Which of the following rhythm intervals may be prolonged due to Amiodarone? A. PR B. QRS C. QT D. All of the above | All of the above |
| Amiodarone use can cause which cardiac effect? A. Tachycardia B. Bradycardia C. Fibrillation D. Hypertrophy | Bradycardia |
| What is the FDA pregnancy class of Amiodarone? A. A B. B C. C D. D | D |
| Amiodarone is now considered what for V-Fib and tachycardia? A. Second-line agent B. Not recommended C. First-line agent D. Experimental use only | First-line agent |
| Which of the following patients should not receive Amiodarone? A. A patient in stable V-Tach B. A patient with a high-grade heart block C. A patient with V-Fib after defibrillation D. A patient with recurrent pulseless VT | A patient with a high-grade heart block |
| What adverse effect of Amiodarone may affect blood pressure? A. Vasoconstriction B. Hypertension C. Hypotension D. Orthostatic hypotension only | Hypotension |
| Which statement is true about Amiodarone and breastfeeding? A. It is safe and encouraged B. It is contraindicated C. It requires only dose adjustment D. It has no known effects on breast milk | It is contraindicated |
| Amiodarone affects the cardiac conduction system by: A. Increasing calcium channel activity B. Suppressing the SA node only C. Prolonging depolarization and repolarization D. Preventing myocardial infarction | Prolonging depolarization and repolarization |
| What type of arrhythmias is Amiodarone primarily used to treat? A. Atrial arrhythmias only B. Supraventricular arrhythmias only C. Ventricular arrhythmias D. Bradyarrhythmias | Ventricular arrhythmias |
| You arrive on scene to find a 67 year old male in pulseless v-tach. He has already received CPR, defibrillation,& epinephrine with no change in rhythm What is the most appropriate next medication? A. Atropine B. Amiodarone C. Diltiazem D. Adenosine | Amiodarone |
| 72yo female w/ coronary artery disease & pacemaker history has bradycardic rhythm w/ prolonged PRI & QRS. Pt recently started a new heart medication. Which med is most likely responsible A. Epinephrine B. Amiodarone C. Nitroglycerin D. Furosemide | Amiodarone |
| In prepping to administer 300mg Amiodarone IV to a patient in V-Fib What must be ensured before & during administration A. Pt has been defibrillated at least once B.Push the medication rapidly over 1 second C. ECG monitoring during administration | The patient has been defibrillated at least once |
| 55yo male in stable tachycardia has been prescribed Amiodarone orally & now experiencing dizziness hypotension w/ heart rate 42 bpm. What’s best course of action? A. Administer another dose of Amiodarone B. Hold further doses & consult medical control | Hold further doses and consult medical control |
| A 34-year-old postpartum woman in the ER is being considered for Amiodarone due to recurrent V-Tach. What key consideration must the physician make before initiating this drug? A. Her renal clearance B. Her QT interval C. Her breastfeeding status | Her breastfeeding status |
| You are ordered to administer 300 mg of Amiodarone IV push to a patient in refractory ventricular fibrillation. You have vials labeled 150 mg/3 mL. How many milliliters will you administer? A. 3 mL B. 6 mL C. 4 mL D. 2 mL | B. 6 mL |
| Medical control orders 150 mg of Amiodarone to be infused over 10 minutes. Your supply is 150 mg in 100 mL D5W. What is the infusion rate in mL per minute? A. 10 mL/min B. 15 mL/min C. 20 mL/min D. 25 mL/min | A. 10 mL/min |
| A 58-year-old male presents in pulseless ventricular tachycardia. After CPR and two shocks, you administer 300 mg of Amiodarone IV push. You should expect a rapid improvement in respiratory rate within 30 seconds of administration. True or False? | False |
| You are treating a patient in stable wide-complex tachycardia who has a history of bradycardia. Despite the rhythm being stable, Amiodarone is still appropriate because it increases heart rate and cardiac output. True or False? | False |
| A 42-year-old woman is being considered for Amiodarone to manage recurrent V-Tach. She reports breastfeeding her newborn. Because Amiodarone has no known harmful effects on infants, it is safe to proceed without further evaluation. True or False? | False |
| 68yo male in v-tach is given 150 mg of Amiodarone over 10 minutes Defibrillated once w/o return of a rhythm During infusion bp drops to 86/48 mmHg & heart rate slows to 52 bpm Continuing infusion is still appropriate due to life-threat. True or False? | True |
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