CV Medications for Hypotension

Question 1

What type of receptor effects does Ephedrine have?
A) Alpha only
B) Beta only
C) Alpha and Beta
D) Neither Alpha nor Beta

Answer 1

C) Alpha and Beta

both Alpha (vasoconstriction) and Beta (increased heart rate and contractility) effects.

Question 2

What is the typical IV bolus dose of Ephedrine?
A) 2-5 mg
B) 5-10 mg
C) 10-20 mg
D) 15-30 mg

Answer 2

B) 5-10 mg

Question 3

What is the concentration of ephedrine in its supplied vial?
A) 10 mg/mL
B) 25 mg/mL
C) 50 mg/mL
D) 100 mg/mL

Answer 3

C) 50 mg/mL

Question 4

What type of receptor does phenylephrine primarily target?
A) Beta 1
B) Alpha 1
C) Beta 2
D) Alpha 2

Answer 4

B) Alpha 1

Increases afterload through vasoconstriction

Question 5

What is the typical dose range for Phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine) when administered IV?
A) 10-50 mcg
B) 50-100 mcg
C) 100-200 mcg
D) 200-300 mcg

Answer 5

B) 50-100 mcg

Question 6

What is the concentration of Phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine) in its supplied vial?
A) 5 mg/mL
B) 10 mg/mL
C) 50 mcg/mL
D) 100 mcg/mL

Answer 6

B) 10 mg/mL

Question 7

What is the primary use of vasopressin in clinical settings?
A) To treat hypertension
B) To manage catecholamine-refractory hypotension
C) To decrease cardiac output
D) To enhance adrenergic receptor activity

Answer 7

B) To manage catecholamine-refractory hypotension

a potent vasoconstrictor, independent of adrenergic receptors

extra info

Question 8

What is the typical IV dose range for vasopressin?
A) 0.5-1 unit
B) 1-2 units
C) 2-4 units
D) 5-10 units

Answer 8

B) 1-2 units

Question 9

What is the concentration of vasopressin in its supplied vial?
A) 10 units/mL
B) 20 units/mL
C) 40 units/mL
D) 50 units/mL

Answer 9

B) 20 units/mL

Question 10

You must ___ Ephedrine, Phenylephrine, and Vasopressin before administration.

A) Mix
B) Dilute
C) Heat
D) Shake

Answer 10

B) Dilute

DILUTION IS A MUST!!!!

Memory trick: NEV-er give concentrated
(N= Neo, E= Ephedrine, V= Vaso)