OFD Protocols Practice Test

What is the dosage of Amiodarone for persistent VF/pVT?

300 mg IV/IO, consider repeat 150 mg once 150 mg IV/IO, repeat 300 mg 450 mg IV/IO, no repeat 1 mg/kg IV/IO

Correct Answer:

300 mg IV/IO, consider repeat 150 mg once

Explanation:

In persistent VF or pulseless VT, amiodarone is used as an antiarrhythmic to improve the chance of returning a perfusing rhythm when shocks alone aren’t enough. The recommended approach is to give a loading dose of 300 mg IV or IO, and if the rhythm remains VT/VF or recurs after defibrillation, administer an additional 150 mg IV or IO. This keeps the total dose within about 450 mg during the arrest. A single larger dose or weight-based dosing isn’t the standard in this scenario, and a 150 mg first dose or a 1 mg/kg dose doesn’t align with the ACLS protocol for this situation.

Access more questions from this quiz

Continue to OFD Protocols Practice Test for more practice questions and the full quiz experience.

Access More Questions