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BKAT ICU Post Test Questions and Correct Detailed
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Dopamine and Levophed infiltration <<CORRECT ANSWER>> leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote <<CORRECT ANSWER>> regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for <<CORRECT ANSWER>> bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> (calcium channel blocker)
slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic <<CORRECT ANSWER>>
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with <<CORRECT ANSWER>> a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a <<CORRECT ANSWER>> antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a when using amiodarone infusion <<CORRECT
ANSWER>>
0.22 micron filter
Watch out for in patients on a amiodarone infusion -
CORRECTANSWER hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
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amiodarone is used for patients with <<CORRECT ANSWER>> a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> increases HR, BP,
and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> V-fib, Vtach (pulseless),
and
asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> anaphylaxis and as a
vasopressor
for hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? -
CORRECTANSWER mannitol
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How does mannitol work? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> pulls fluids into intravascular
space to
be excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
What is the peak? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> NPH
Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> high
degree
AV blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
Atropine works by? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> increasing heart rate-increasing
conduction
through SA node
Atropine is given to treat? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> symptomatic bradycardia
Dilantin is given to treat <<CORRECT ANSWER>> seizure disorders
DO NOT give with dilantin because will happen. -
CORRECTANSWER DO NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it will
crystalize
Which corticosteroid is usually given in insufficient adrenal activity or
BKAT ICU Post Test Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+
Newest 2026 Complete
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration <<CORRECT ANSWER>> leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote <<CORRECT ANSWER>> regitine (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for <<CORRECT ANSWER>> bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (cardizem) works by? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> (calcium channel blocker)
slows
ventricular rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic <<CORRECT ANSWER>>
hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with <<CORRECT ANSWER>> a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a <<CORRECT ANSWER>> antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a when using amiodarone infusion <<CORRECT
ANSWER>>
0.22 micron filter
Watch out for in patients on a amiodarone infusion -
CORRECTANSWER hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
,2
amiodarone is used for patients with <<CORRECT ANSWER>> a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> increases HR, BP,
and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> V-fib, Vtach (pulseless),
and
asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> anaphylaxis and as a
vasopressor
for hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? -
CORRECTANSWER mannitol
, 3
How does mannitol work? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> pulls fluids into intravascular
space to
be excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
What is the peak? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> NPH
Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> high
degree
AV blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
Atropine works by? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> increasing heart rate-increasing
conduction
through SA node
Atropine is given to treat? <<CORRECT ANSWER>> symptomatic bradycardia
Dilantin is given to treat <<CORRECT ANSWER>> seizure disorders
DO NOT give with dilantin because will happen. -
CORRECTANSWER DO NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it will
crystalize
Which corticosteroid is usually given in insufficient adrenal activity or
