epi 1:10,000

Question 1

epi 1:10,000 (class)

Answer 1

natural catecholamine (both alpha and beta)

Question 2

epi 1:10,000 (actions 3)

Answer 2

on bronchi: vasodilation (beta 2)

on vasculature: constriction (alpha)

on heart (beta 1): increases heart rate, contractility, av conduction, ventricular irritability

Question 3

epi 1:10,000 (indications 2)

Answer 3

pulseless dysrythmias (pea, VT, vf)

anaphylaxis extremis (severe hypotension/respiratory distress)

Question 4

epi 1:10,000 (dosage/route 2)

Answer 4

cardiac arrest for pulseless vt, pea, an asystole: 1mg iv/io during compressions

may repreat every 3-5min during arrest

anaphylaxis: 0.1-o.3 mv slow iv/io

may repeat every 5-15 min prn

Question 5

epi 1:10,000 (contraindications)

Answer 5

none in emergency setting

Question 6

epi 1:10,000 (side effects 2)

Answer 6

SVT

ventricular irritability

Question 7

epi 1:10,000 (special information)

Answer 7

assess pt ecg for desired effect/side effects

alkalosis/acidosis may effect efficacy

flush iv tubing beterrn bicarbonate and epinephrine

Question 8

epi 1:10,000 (pediatric note 2)

Answer 8

refer to pediatric drug guide

0.01mg/kg epi 1:10,000 (0.1ml/kg) iv/io q 3-5 min