Question

If SVT does not respond to vagal maneuvers, how much adenosine do you give:

A) 20mL rapid IV push
B) 12 mg rapid IV push
C) 6 mg IV push over 10 seconds
D) 6mg rapid IV push over 1 second

Answer 1

The recommended dose of adenosine for SVT that does not respond to vagal maneuvers is 12 mg rapid IV push.

Step-by-step explanation:

If SVT does not respond to vagal maneuvers, the recommended dose of adenosine to treat it is option B) 12 mg rapid IV push. Adenosine is a medication used to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). It works by briefly blocking the electrical signals in the heart, causing a temporary pause in its activity and allowing the heart to return to a normal rhythm.