ALS Drugs

Question 1

What is Epinephrine (Beta 1,2 and alpha 1 agonist) mechanism of action

Answer 1

Peripheral vasoconstriction

Question 2

Why is Epinephrine (Beta 1,2 and alpha 1 agonist) peripheral vasoconstriction so important

Answer 2

Shunts Cardiac Output centrally, to brain heart and lungs

Question 3

Dosage interval of Epinephrine (Beta 1,2 and alpha 1 agonist) during CPR

Answer 3

Every five minutes/ every other cycle
0.01mg/kg

Question 4

Vasopressin mechanism of action

Answer 4

Peripheral smooth muscle vasoconstriction
(shunts blood to brain heart and lungs)

Question 5

Vasopressin can be used instead of epi, and some people prefer it bc it has no _______________ effects, which increase _______________ oxygen demand

Answer 5

Beta 1
myocardial

Question 6

What kind of drug is Atropine

Answer 6

Parasympatholytic (allows increases HR)

Question 7

What will atropine do to a patient with high vagal tone

Answer 7

Reverse cardiac arrest

Question 8

Atropine should only be given once during CPR and should not be repeated. When is it given according to the 2024 guidelines

Answer 8

As early as possible
(or between first and second cycle according to Dr.Cook)

Question 9

Why would a patient need CPR after opioid overdose

Answer 9

Respiratory and Cardiac depression

Question 10

What is Naloxone (narcan) a reversal for and how is it given

Answer 10

Opioids (given intranasally)