ICU

Question 1

How does Dopamine receptor change depending on the dose?

Answer 1

0-5 mcg/kg/min = Dopamine Receptors

5-10 mcg/kg/min = Beta Receptors

10-20 mcg/kg/min = Alpha receptors

Question 2

What is the range of Norepinephrine dose?

Answer 2

0.01 - 0.2 mcg/kg/min

Question 3

What is the range of Epinephrine dose?

Answer 3

0.01 - 0.2 mcg/kg/min

Question 4

What is the infusion dose of Dobutamine?

Answer 4

2 - 20 mcg/kg/min

Question 5

What is the dosing of Isoproterenol?

Answer 5

1 - 20 mcg/kg/min

Question 6

What is the bolus dose of Milrinone?

Answer 6

25 - 50 mcg/kg

Question 7

What is the infusion dose of Milrinone?

Answer 7

0.125 - 0.75 mcg/kg/min

Question 8

What is the infusion dose of Esmolol?

Answer 8

10 - 50 mcg/kg/min

Question 9

What is the infusion dose of Clevidipine?

Answer 9

1 - 16 mg/hour

Question 10

What is the dose of Nicardipine?

Answer 10

1 - 15 mg/hour

Question 11

How do you dose Diltiazem?

Answer 11

Loading dose = 0.25mg/kg (max=20mg) IV bolus over 2min

If ineffective after 15min: 0.35mg/kg (max=25mg) over 2min

If effective: Start infusion at 5-15mg/hr