The nurse and the other members of the team are caring for a patient who converted to ventricular fibrillation (VF). The patient was defibrillated unsuccessfully and the patient remains in VF
According to national standards, the nurse should anticipate the administration of what medication?
A) Epinephrine 1 mg IV push
B) Lidocaine 100 mg IV push
C) Amiodarone 300 mg IV push
D) Sodium bicarbonate 1 amp IV push
Ans: A
Feedback:
Epinephrine should be administered as soon as possible after the first unsuccessful defibrillation and then every 3 to 5 minutes. Antiarrhythmic medications such as amiodarone and licocaine are given if ventricular dysrhythmia persists.
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