drug- hypertensive emergencies sodium nitro-prusside Flashcards
1
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MOA
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nitric oxide compound, direct arterial and venous vasodilator
2
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Dose
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.25-10 mico.kg/min IV inffuson
3
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onset
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immediate
4
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duration
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2-3 min after infusion
5
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adverse effects
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nausea, vomiting, theocyanate and cyanide intracranial pressure
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delivery sets must be light resistant