adenosine HIGH ALERT
AntiarrhythmicWhat it's for
SVT conversion
Nursing considerations
- Push FAST with immediate NS flush — half-life ~10 seconds
- Warn the patient: brief chest pressure and a pause that feels awful
- Run a continuous strip during
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Continuous ECG
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
