epinephrine 1:1000 (respiratory)

Question 1

name ( generic)

Answer 1

adrenaline

Question 2

class

Answer 2

sympathomimetic

Question 3

description

Answer 3

epinephrine stimulates alpha, beta 1, and beta 2, adrenergic receptors in a dose-related fashion

Question 4

mechanism of action

Answer 4

imitates almost all actions of the sympathetic nervous system.
vasoconstrictor, and a potent cardiac stimulant, it strengthens the myocardial contraction (positive inotropic effect) and increases cardiac rate (positive chronotropic effect)
a potent dilator or relaxant of smooth muscle. decreases blood supply to the abdomen and increases blood supply to skeletal muscles. elevates systolic BP, lowers diastolic BP, and increases pulse pressure

Question 5

onset

Answer 5

IV: (SQ or IM) 5-10 min

Question 6

duration

Answer 6

5-10 min

Question 7

indications

Answer 7

bronchial asthma
acute allergic reaction
all forms (etiologies) of cardiac arrest

Question 8

contraindications

(relative)

Answer 8

hypovolemic shock
-coronary insufficiency
-HTN

Question 9

adverse reactions (side effects)

Answer 9

headache, nausea, restlessness, weakness, dysrhythmias, HTN, chest pain

Question 10

drug interactions

Answer 10

MAO inhibitors
beta blockers
other sympathomimetics

Question 11

supplied

Answer 11

1 mg/ml (1:1000) vials

Question 12

dose/administration

Answer 12

Sq 0.5 to 0.25 mg
IM: 0.1 to 0.25 mg