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- 1. Turn______ the diltiazem gtt if bradycardia occurs.
- 4. diltiazem is used as an AV nodal ______ agent for rate control in the setting of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
- 5. If a patient needs to be transported from the unit for any reason, they must go with a ________ monitor.
- 7. If a patient needs to be transported from the unit for any reason, they must go with a _______ nurse.
- 9. Vitals should be taken every ____ minutes with diltiazem bolus and initiation.
- 10. If your patient has a diltiazem gtt ordered you should print and reference the ________.
- 15. Do this to the upper HR alarm as you begin the drip (discuss with monitor tech).
- 17. A diltiazem bolus should be administered as IV _____.
- 18. If the patient converts to normal sinus rhythm (NSR) and remains in NSR, _______ the provider.
- 19. This is how many pumps are needed when starting a diltiazem gtt.
- 20. This is the maximum infusion rate in mg/hr.
- 21. The goal for the systolic blood pressure is ______ or greater.
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- 2. How many minutes you should wait before titrating the diltiazem drip if the patient has not converted to sinus rhythm or achieved the HR goal.
- 3. The infusion should be started at ____mg/hr
- 4. Diltiazem may also be administered initially as a _______ if ordered.
- 5. The diltiazem drip should be Y-sited and ran into this line.
- 6. This individual is responsible for managing all medications including the diltiazem drip and oral conversion.
- 8. Notify the individuals in this room to communicate diltiazem gtt initiation/titration/cessation.
- 11. The goal for the heart rate is less than ______.
- 12. A _______ bolus may be administered (if ordered) prior to titrating the diltiazem gtt up for the first time.
- 13. (True/False) the diltiazem gtt should be run as a piggyback.
- 14. Call the provider if HR less than 50 (asymptomatic) or less than _______ if symptomatic.
- 16. Notify the ________ to inform them that a diltiazem drip has been ordered for your patient so they can assist you as needed.