03 - adrenergic agonists

Question 1

(adrenergic agonist)

(dobutamine)

1. indications?

Answer 1

1. cardiogenic shock; intended for short term use (48 to 72 hours)

Question 2

1. what do adrenergic agonists do?

Answer 2

1. sympathomimetics -> ^ sympathetic response

Question 3

(adrenergic agonist)

(dopamine)

1. positive inotrope
2. indications?

Answer 3

1. refractory hypotension, acute renal failure

Question 4

(adrenergic agonist)

(digoxin)

1. mild positive inotrope
2. indications?

Answer 4

1. CHF (decreased contracility): DCM or valve disease
2. supraventricular tachycardia (atrial fib)

Question 5

(phosphodiesterase inhibitors)

1. what do they do?

Answer 5

1. positive inotropes or vasodilators

Question 6

((phosphodiesterase inhibitors)

(pimobendan)

1. indications?

Answer 6

1. CHF, DCM or valvular dz

Question 7

(phosphodiesterase inhibitors)

(amrinone, milrinone)

1. indications?

Answer 7

1. CHF. DCM or valvular dz