Epinephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Epinephrine Class
A
Sympathomimetic
2
Q
Epinephrine Description
A
Bronchodilation, vasoconstrictor
3
Q
Epinephrine Indications
A
Anaphylaxis
4
Q
Epinephrine Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity to synthetic epi Patients with underlying cardiac disease. Hypertension. Pregnancy. Patients w/ tachyarrhythmias.
5
Q
Epinephrine Precautions
A
Elderly.
Debilitated patients.
6
Q
Epinephrine Side Effects
A
Palpitations Headache Anxiousness Tachycardia Tremor
7
Q
Adult Dosage
A
- 3 mg age<50 years
0. 15 mg age>50 years
8
Q
Peds Dosage
A
0.15 mg