Diltiazem Drip Crossword Puzzle

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.

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.