Adrenergic Drugs Flashcards
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Adrenergic Drugs
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norepinephrine epinephrine Dopamine *natural & in the category of Catecholamines *Synthetic: dobutamine, phenylephrine
DE: pos ino, chrono & dromo
2
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Vasoactive Adrenergics
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use for support heart during failure or shock
3
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Dopamine
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low dose - dilate - kidney profusion
high dose - constrict - heart
* opposite of each other
4
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Epinephrine
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emergency situations
5
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Norepinephrine
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Levophed, leave em dead
vasoconstrict to help hypotension & shock
long term
6
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Phenylephrine
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short term
raise BP w/shock
7
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Nursing implications
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a lot of interactions
use infusion pump
monitor cardiac rhythm
with chronic lung disease, encourage fluid intake, preventive measures
