heart failure - beta adrenoceptor agonists Flashcards
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MOA of beta adrenoceptor agonists
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Beta agonists bind to beta adrenoceptors located in cardiac nodal tissue, the conducting system, and contracting myocytes
2
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A beta adrenoceptor agonists that is selective β1 agonists that has been most widely used in patients with heart failure
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Dobutamine
3
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Common side effect of dobutamine
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tachycardia and increase in myocardial oxygen consumption
4
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T/F dobutamine has Potential for producing angina or arrythmias in coronary artery disease
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T
5
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Dose of dobutamine
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Parenteral:12.5 mg/mL for IV infusion
6
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It May be particularly helpful if there is a need to raise blood pressure
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dopamine
7
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Dose of dopamine
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Parenteral:
40, 80, 160, mg/mL for IV injection;
80,160, 320 mg/dL in 5% dextrose for IV infusion
