Adenosine

Question 1

Adenosine Class

Answer 1

Antidysrhythmic

Question 2

Adenosine Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

Short-acting drug that slows conduction through the AV node, Restore sinus rhythm in patients with SVT, Terminates regular tachycardias caused by reentrant AV nodal pathways

Question 3

Adenosine Indications

Answer 3

First line drug for most forms of stable, regular, narrow-complex SVT

Question 4

Adenosine Contraindications

Answer 4

Poison or drug induced tachycardia

Question 5

Adenosine Dosage and Administration

Answer 5

6 mg rapid IV/IO push
Additional 12 mg if needed after 1 to 2 minutes
Max total dose: 30 mg