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Adenosine is an emergency drug used for paroxysmal supraventricular
tachycardia
(SVTs). It is classified as a(n): - ANSWER ✔✔Antiarrhythmic
Dobutamine, indicated for cardiogenic shock, is classified as a(n): -
ANSWER ✔✔Adrenergic agonist
Select the two emergency use medications that have antiarrhythmic
action: - ANSWER ✔✔Lidocaine and verapamil
, After surgery, the emergency use of neostigmine for the reversal of
nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade is due to its action as a(n): -
ANSWER ✔✔Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Naloxone is essential to reverse an overdose due to its action as a(n): -
ANSWER ✔✔Opioid antagonist
Vasopressin fluid resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock relies on its action
as a: - ANSWER ✔✔Antidiuretic hormone analog
The treatment for a client admitted to the emergency department with
metabolic acidosis is: - ANSWER ✔✔Sodium bicarbonate
Describe the mechanism of action of sodium bicarbonate as an
alkalinizing agent: - ANSWER ✔✔Bicarbonate ion neutralizes H+,
raising blood and urinary pH
Select the emergent antiarrhythmic treatment specifically for paroxysmal
supraventricular tachycardia (SVTs) - ANSWER ✔✔Adenosine
Select the pair of adrenergic agonists indicated for cardiogenic shock -
ANSWER ✔✔Dobutamine and epinephrine
In the event of cardiotoxicity in the presence of hyperkalemia,
hypocalcemia, or hypermagnesemia, which agent would be indicated? -
ANSWER ✔✔Calcium chloride