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Critical Care <3 > Pharm: Drugs for Shock > Flashcards

Pharm: Drugs for Shock Flashcards

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Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Action

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Stimulates beta receptors to increased contractility and HR causing vasodilation

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Side effects of Dobutamine

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Headache
Tachycardia
hypotension
dyspnea

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Things to monitor for Dobutamine

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BP
HR
ECG
caution for patients w/ HTN or ventricular dysrhythmias

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Dopamine (intropin) action

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used in low CO states
increases contractility
causes vasoconstriction

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Side effects of Dopamine

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chest pain for patients with CAD
tachycardia
headache

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Things to monitor for Dopamine

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HR
BP
ECG
urine output
wean slowly
watch for extravasation

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Norepinephrine (Levophed) action

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stimulates alpha receptors
causes vasoconstriction
increased contractility
and HR

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