Cardiogenic Shock Flashcards
1
Q
Describe cardiogenic shock.
A
Cardiogenic shocks is best described as a “pump problem.” Due to some type of injury/insult/etc. to the heart, it is unable to maintain a proper cardiac output. Often they present with CHF and/or pedal edema (due to inability to move blood), chest pain, hypoTN (SBP
2
Q
With hypotension, what should be administered?
A
Both a 20mL/kg fluid bolus and dopamine at 24 gtt/min.
3
Q
Cardiac dysrhythmia should be treated by ____.
A
the appropriate standing medical order.
4
Q
Dopamine is packaged in 1,600 mcg/mL. At what rate should the infusion be administered if you are to give 1-10 mcg/kg/min to your patient?
A
24 gtt/min
