Pharmocokinetics

Question 1

Pharmacokinetics Adenosine

Answer 1

Onset action 5 to 20 seconds following IV dose; half life 6-10 seconds

Question 2

Pharmacokinetics Atropine

Answer 2

Accelerated HR within mins of IV injection
Peak effect with first 15 mins

Question 3

Pharmacokinetics Dopamine

Answer 3

Extreme rapid onset of action

Extreme brief duration of action

Rate of administration may be used to control the effect of dopamine

Question 4

Pharma

Question 5

Pharmacokinetics epinephrine

Answer 5

IV extreme rapid onset of action

Rapidly inactivated by the liver

Subcutaneous admin results in slower absorption

Reduce mucosal and submucosal edema