EPI (WK 1)

Question 1

EPI Class

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic

Question 2

EPI Indications

Answer 2

CA, ANA & Bradycardia from dopamine

Question 3

EPI Contraindications

Answer 3

None, hemorrhagic shock & hypertension

Question 4

EPI Action

Answer 4

Naturally occuring acutecholamine that rapidly increases the HR, cardiac contractive force, myocardial electrical activity, systemic vascular resistance & systolic. Decreases overall airway resistance & automaticity. Through bronchial artery constriction may reduce pulmonary congestion & increase tidal volume/vital capacity

Question 5

EPI Side Effects

Answer 5

weakness, headache, syncope, hypertension & MI/CVA

Question 6

EPI Adult CA

Answer 6

1 mg IV/IO 1:10,000 3 to 5 min
2 to 2.5 mg ETT 1:1,000 3 to 5 min

Question 7

EPI Adult ANA

Answer 7

0.3 to 0.5 mg 1:1,000 SC/IM 5 to 15 min
0.5 to 1.0 mg 1:10,000 IV/IO if IM is ineffective

Question 8

EPI Adult Bradycardia

Answer 8

2 to 10 mcg/min

Question 9

EPI PEDI CA

Answer 9

0.01 mg/kg IV/IO 3 to 5 min
0.1 mg/kg ETT 3 to 5 min

Question 10

EPI PEDI ANA

Answer 10

0.01 mg/kg 1:1,000 SC/IM
0.01 mg/kg 1:10,000 IV/IO if IM is ineffective