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leilurhhh

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse determines that a child is exhibiting compensated supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which of the following would be attempted first?
 
  A) Adenosine
  B) Synchronized cardioversion
  C) Vagal maneuvers
  D) Amiodarone

Question 2

A child is undergoing rapid sequence intubation and is receiving atropine. The nurse understands that this agent is used to accomplish which of the following?
 
  A) Lessen the vagal effects of intubation
  B) Reduce intracranial pressure
  C) Induce amnesia
  D) Provide short-term paralysis


allisonblackmore

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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With compensated supraventricular tachycardia, vagal maneuvers are attempted first and then adenosine is used if vagal maneuvers fail. Adenosine or synchronized cardioversion is used to treat uncompensated SVT; synchronized cardioversion and IV amiodarone are used to treat ventricular tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

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Atropine is used to decrease respiratory secretions and mitigate the vagal effects of intubation. Thiopental reduces intracranial pressure and oxygen demand. Midazolam causes amnesia. Rocuronium or other neuromuscular blocking agents provide short-term paralysis during intubation.


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