NUR 347 Exam 4

NUR 347 Exam 4
1. SB treatment
Answer
Atropine (works on SA), pacermaker prn
2. ST treatment
Answer
Fix the underlying issue (e.g.fluids if hypovol, antipyretics if fever, etc.)
3. A-FIB/A-flutter treatment
Answer
Less than 24 hours
Dilitezam (Cardizem)/ Amiodarone
More than 24 hours
Anticogaulants ,TEE(transespohageal echo, look for clots in atria, scope goes down their
throat), meds to slow down to less than 100 (PRN; beta-blocker, dig).
4. SVTTreatment
Answer
Modified Valsalva, adenosine (6,12,12)- push FAST, cardiovert PRN