Dopamine Flashcards

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Dopamine:
Classification -
1. (List of 3)

A

Classification -

1. Alpha/beta adrenergic stimulator. Sympathomimetic. Dopaminergic.

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Dopamine: 
Action - 
1. \_\_\_\_ 
2. At low dose of 1-5 mcg/kg/minute: \_\_\_ 
3. At dose of 2-20 mcg/kg/minute: \_\_\_ 
4. At dose of 10-20 mcg/kg/minute: \_\_\_
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Action -

  1. Increases blood pressure.
  2. At low dose of 1-5 mcg/kg/minut:, dopaminergic effects occur resulting in vasodilation of renal, mesenteric, and cerebral arteries increasing renal blood flow and urine output, but may not increase pulse or BP.
  3. At dose of 2-20 mcg/kg/minute: beta adrenergic effects (increased contracibility and chronotropic effect) ocur resulting in increased cardiac output with minimal changes in systemic vasular resistance or preload.
  4. At dose of 10-20 mcg/kg/minute: alpha-adrenergic effects occur resulting in vasoconstriction in the renal, mesenteric and peripheral arteries and veins.
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Dopamine:
Onset of Action -
1. ___

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Onset of Action -

1. 5 minutes.

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Dopamine:
Duration of Action -
1. ___

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Duration of Action -

1. 10 minutes after infusion ends

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Dopamine: 
Indication - 
1. \_\_\_ 
2. \_\_\_ 
3. \_\_\_
A

Indication -

  1. Symptomatic hypotension secondary to non-hypovolemic states.
  2. Low cardiac output states such as cardiogenic, anaphylactic, septic or neurogenic shock.
  3. Symptomatic bradycardia after atropine/pacing.
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Dopamine: 
Contraindication -
1. \_\_\_ 
2. \_\_\_ 
3. \_\_\_
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Contraindication -

  1. Uncorrected tachyarrhythmia due to hypovolemia.
  2. Ventricular fibrillation.
  3. Hypovolemic Shock.
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Dopamine:
Use with Caution -
1. ___
2. ___

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Use with Caution -

  1. Avoid extravasation of dopamine into surrounding tissue. If intravenous infusion infiltrates, it must be immediately removed. Notify the physician.
  2. Do not mix sodium bicarbonate or similar alkaline soutions, because inactivation of dopamine will result.
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Dopamine:
Dosage and Administration -
1. ___
a. Usual infusion rate ranges from: ___

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Dosage and Administration -
1. Dopamine must be diluted prior to administration; mix 400 mg in 250 mL NS with a micro-drip (1600 mcg/mL).
a. Usual infusion rate ranges from: 2-20
mcg/kg/minute, titrating to individual patient
response.

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Dopamine:
Adverse Reaction -
1. (List of 3)

A

Adverse Reaction -
1. Hypertension, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular arrhythmias (premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation).

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Dopamine: 
Dosage and Administration - 
1. May use: \_\_\_ Formula. 
     a. \_\_\_ 
     b. \_\_\_ 
     c. \_\_\_
A

Dosage and Administration -
1. May use: Duggan Formula.
a. Estimate the patient’s weight in pounds.
b. Cross off the 3rd digit of the weight in pounds to
get gtts/minute, e.g. 183 pounds = 18.
c. At 18 gtts/minute, you will be administering 5-6
mcg/kg/minute.

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Dopamine:
Dosage and Administration -
1. May use: ___

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Dosage and Administration -

1. May use: Patient weight in kg. (See chart - Microdrops per minute (or mL/hr). 400 mg in 250 mL NS (1600 mcg/mL))

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