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notis

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on: Jul 3, 2018
In addition to its anticonvulsant activity, phenytoin is also indicated in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias due to:
 
  a. Hypoxia
  b. Benzodiazepine overdose
  c. Narcotic overdose
  d. Digitalis toxicity

Question 2

Amiodarone is indicated in which of the following life-threatening arrhythmias?
 
  a. Third-degree AV block
  b. Sinus bradycardia
  c. 2nd degree AV block
  d. Stable ventricular tachycardia


courtney_bruh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. Hypoxia should be treated with ventilation and oxygenation.
b. Benzodiazepine overdose should be treated with Romazicon.
c. Narcotic overdose should be managed with naloxone.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

d
Rationale: d. Amiodarone is indicated in the following conditions: pulseless ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, stable regular and irregular narrow-complex tachycardia, and control of ventricular rate in accessory pathways.


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