Antihypotensive Agents Flashcards
1
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Antihypotensive Agents
Drug Names
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Dobutamine Dopamine Ephedrine Epinephrine Norepinephrine Phenylephrine
2
Q
Action
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Sympathomimetic drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system to increase blood pressure
3
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Assessment
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HX: allergy, impaired kidney or liver function, pregnancy/lactation
CV dysfunctions: visual problems; urinary retention; pheochromocytoma
Physical: Baseline; lung sounds, bowel sounds, weight, skin, perfusion, vitals including orthostatic blood pressure
Labs: kidney and liver function
