BKAT ICU EXAM 2026 CRITICAL CARE
MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND RESPONSE KEY
◉ Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic.
Answer: hypotension
◉ diltazem is used for patients with. Answer: a-fib or a-flutter
◉ amiodarone (Cordarone) is a. Answer: antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
◉ You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion.
Answer: 0.22 micron filter
◉ Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion.
Answer: hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
◉ amiodarone is used for patients with. 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?. Answer: 150mg over 10min for VT with
pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
◉ Epinephrine has what effect on the body?. Answer: increases HR,
BP, and contractility
◉ what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest?. Answer:
Epinephrine
◉ What rhythms are considered fatal?. Answer: V-fib, Vtach
(pulseless), and asystole
◉ Epinephrine is also given for?. Answer: anaphylaxis and as a
vasopressor for hypotension
◉ Heparin is used for? Antidote is?. Answer: anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
◉ What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial
pressure?. Answer: mannitol
, ◉ How does mannitol work?. 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?. Answer: Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
◉ Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs?. Answer: NPH
◉ Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types?. Answer:
high degree AV blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
◉ Atropine works by?. Answer: increasing heart rate-increasing
conduction through SA node
◉ Atropine is given to treat?. Answer: symptomatic bradycardia
◉ Dilantin is given to treat. Answer: seizure disorders
◉ DO NOT give __________ with dilantin because ________ will happen..
Answer: DO NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it
will crystalize
MODULE SOLVED ITEMS AND RESPONSE KEY
◉ Diltazem (cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic.
Answer: hypotension
◉ diltazem is used for patients with. Answer: a-fib or a-flutter
◉ amiodarone (Cordarone) is a. Answer: antiarrythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
◉ You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion.
Answer: 0.22 micron filter
◉ Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion.
Answer: hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
◉ amiodarone is used for patients with. 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?. Answer: 150mg over 10min for VT with
pulse
300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
◉ Epinephrine has what effect on the body?. Answer: increases HR,
BP, and contractility
◉ what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest?. Answer:
Epinephrine
◉ What rhythms are considered fatal?. Answer: V-fib, Vtach
(pulseless), and asystole
◉ Epinephrine is also given for?. Answer: anaphylaxis and as a
vasopressor for hypotension
◉ Heparin is used for? Antidote is?. Answer: anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
◉ What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial
pressure?. Answer: mannitol
, ◉ How does mannitol work?. 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?. Answer: Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
◉ Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs?. Answer: NPH
◉ Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types?. Answer:
high degree AV blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
◉ Atropine works by?. Answer: increasing heart rate-increasing
conduction through SA node
◉ Atropine is given to treat?. Answer: symptomatic bradycardia
◉ Dilantin is given to treat. Answer: seizure disorders
◉ DO NOT give __________ with dilantin because ________ will happen..
Answer: DO NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it
will crystalize
