3 - Epinephrine - Drug Therapy (No Hints)

Question 1

Epinephrine - Pulseless arrest, bradycardia (symptomatic)

Answer 1

0.01 mg/kg; q3-5m

Question 2

Epinephrine - Hypotensive shock

Answer 2

0.03 - 0.2 mcg/kg per min

Question 3

Epinephrine - Anaphylaxis (≥ 30 kg) first line

Answer 3

0.3 mg IM

Question 4

Epinephrine - Anaphylaxis (10 - 30 kg) first line

Answer 4

0.15 mg IM

Question 5

Epinephrine - Anaphylaxis, if hypotensive

Answer 5

0.01 mg IV/IO; q 3-5 min (max single dose 1 mg)

Question 6

Epinephrine - Anaphylaxis, if hypotensive persistent after fluids bolus and IM injection

Answer 6

0.1 - 1 mcg/kg per min