Agents Used To Treat Shock, Cardiac Arrest, Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Norepinephrine

Answer 1

Headache, palpitations, nervousness, HTN, angina, epigastric distress

Vasoconstrictor to increase BP.
Protect from light.

Question 2

Dopamine

Answer 2

Increase ocular pressure, nausea, chest pain, tachycardia

High dose vasoconstrictor.
Use infusion pump.

Question 3

Epinephrine

Answer 3

Nervousness, dizziness, restlessness, local necrosis

Monitor BP.
Ensure adequate hydration.

Question 4

Sodium nitroprusside

Answer 4

Hypertension

Dilates cardiac veins and arteries.
Decrease preload and after load.