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Title: Amiodarone is indicated in which of the following life-threatening arrhythmias?
Post by: solaiman on Mar 18, 2018
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

Question 2

What should be done with impaled objects in the thorax?
 
  A) Remove to do a complete assessment of the lung sounds.
  B) Leave in place, stabilize with bulky dressings, and maintain airway.
  C) Remove the object; cover opening with an occlusive dressing.
  D) Leave in place, and do not stabilize, in case it needs to be removed.


Title: Amiodarone is indicated in which of the following life-threatening arrhythmias?
Post by: IRIS123456 on Mar 18, 2018
Answer to q. 1

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.

Answer to q. 2

B