Block 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Epinephrine- MOA
A
- Vasopressor- optimizes cardiac output and blood pressure
2
Q
Epinephrine- Indications
A
Cardiac arrest
- 1 mg q 3-5 min
- Flush with 20mL and elevate extremity
3
Q
Epinephrine- Indications
A
Cardiac arrest: VF, pulseless VT, asystole, PEA
Bradycardia
Severe Hypotension
- 1 mg q 3-5 min
- Flush with 20mL and elevate extremity
4
Q
Vasopressin- MOA
A
- Non-adrenergic peripheral vasoconstrictor
5
Q
Vasopressin- Indications
A
Cardiac arrest
- 1 dose 40 mg. Replace first or second epi dose
6
Q
Atropine- MOA
A
1st dr
7
Q
Epinephrine- Indications
A
Cardiac arrest: VF, pulseless VT, asystole, PEA Bradycardia Severe Hypotension - 1 mg q 3-5 min - Flush with 20mL and elevate extremity
8
Q
Epinephrine- AE
A
- Ischemia, mycardial o2 demand
- High doses do not improve survival
- Higher doses to tx poison/ drug shock
9
Q
Vasopresson- AE
A
- Provoke ischemia & angina
- Not for use with CAD
10
Q
Atropine- MOA
A
Anticholinergic
11
Q
Atropine- Indications
A
- 1st drug for bradycardia
- Organophosphate poisoning
- AV node block
12
Q
Atropine- AE
A
- Caution in MI or hypoxia
- Avoid in hypothermia
- Small doses may slow HR
13
Q
Dopamine- MOA
A
Adrenergic stimulation
14
Q
Dopamine- Indications
A
- Second line for bradycardia
- Hypotension
15
Q
Dopamine- AE
A
- Correct hypovolemia first
- Caution with CHF
- Don’t mix with sodium bicarb
- May cause tachy, vasoconstriction
