Epinephrine Flashcards

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1
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Epinephrine Class

A

Sympathomimetic

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Epinephrine Description

A

Bronchodilation, vasoconstrictor

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Epinephrine Indications

A

Anaphylaxis

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4
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Epinephrine Contraindications

A
Hypersensitivity to synthetic epi
Patients with underlying cardiac disease.
Hypertension.
Pregnancy.
Patients w/ tachyarrhythmias.
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5
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Epinephrine Precautions

A

Elderly.

Debilitated patients.

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Epinephrine Side Effects

A
Palpitations
Headache
Anxiousness
Tachycardia
Tremor
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7
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Adult Dosage

A
  1. 3 mg age<50 years

0. 15 mg age>50 years

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8
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Peds Dosage

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0.15 mg

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