Dobutamine and Dopamine Flashcards
1
Q
What monitoring is required with dobutamine?
A
Continuous ECG and BP monitoring
2
Q
True or false: Dobutamine is a vesicant drug?
A
True: check for site extravasation q 1 h
3
Q
What should be administered if dobutamine extravasation occurs?
A
phentolamine
4
Q
What is the maximum rate for dobutamine infusion?
A
40 mcg/kg/minute
5
Q
What are the most frequent side effects of a dobutamine infusion?
A
increased heart rate and hypertension - reduction of dose usually reverses this
6
Q
Wat effects on the heart are typically seen with a dobutamine dosing of greater than 20 mcg/kg/minute?
A
PVCs and tachycardia
