Anti- Hypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
Labetalol
Indications & dose
A
Htn emergency, eclampsia, dissection
10 mg IV, can double the dose q10 min (max 300mg)
2
Q
Nicardipine
Indications & dose
A
Htn emergency, SAH, CVA
gtt: 5-20 mg/hr IV
3
Q
Hydralazine
Indications & dose
A
Htn emergency, eclampsia
10 mg IV
4
Q
Nitroglycerin
Indications & dose
A
CHF, ACS
gtt: 10-100 mcg/min IV
5
Q
Nitroprusside
Indications & dose
A
Htn emergency, dissection, CHF
0.3 -10 mcg/kg/min
6
Q
Phentolamine
Indications & dose
A
Cocaine, local pressor extravasation
5 mg IV
7
Q
Metoprolol
Indications & dose
A
ACS, A fib, HTN emergency
5 mg IV q5 min (max: x3/15 mg IV)
8
Q
Esmolol
Indications & dose
A
Htn emergency, dissection
250 -500 mcg/kg IVP over 1 min, then 50-100mcg/kg/min