dobutamine Flashcards
1
Q
receptors activated
A
Beta 1 (heart)
2
Q
action
A
- ↑ HR
- ↑ myocardial contractility
- ↑ rate of conduction through AV node
3
Q
use
A
HF
4
Q
class
A
adrenergic agonist
5
Q
AE
A
↑ HR
6
Q
interventions for ↑ HR
A
- continuous cardiac monitoring
- report VS changes to provider
7
Q
contraindications
A
- tachycysrhythmias
- v-fib
8
Q
precautions
A
- pregnancy (B)
- hyperthyroidism
- angina
- Hx of MI
- HTN
- DM
9
Q
interactions
A
counteracted by beta blockers
10
Q
admin
A
- continuous IV via pump
- titrate based on BP
- assess/monitor for CP and report
- monitor UOP
- continuous ECG, notify of tachy or dysrhythmias
