Adenosine

Question 1

Action

Answer 1

restores NSR

slows conduction through AV node

Question 2

side effect

Answer 2

hypotension, bronchoconstriction

contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd AVB, aflutter, afib and vtach

Question 3

Indication

Answer 3

SVT

Question 4

Dosage

Answer 4

onset immediate; peak 10sec, duration 10-20sec
6mg RAPID bolus over 1-2sec followed by RAPID flush
may repeat 1-2min later as 12mg bolus