Push Anti-hypertensives Flashcards

1
Q

Indication for push hypertensives?

A

Hypertensive emergency

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2
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List of push anti-hypertensives?

A

Labetalol
Hydralazine

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3
Q

Dose of labetalol as push anti-hypertensive?

A

10-20mg IV

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4
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Dose of hydralazine as push anti-hypertensive?

A

10mg IV

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5
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Hypertensive emergency definition

A

hypertensive emergency is an acute, marked elevation in blood pressure that is associated with signs of target-organ damage. These can include pulmonary edema, cardiac ischemia, neurologic deficits, acute renal failure, aortic dissection, and eclampsia.

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6
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Pre-eclampsia meds

A

Magnesium (MgSO4)

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7
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Eclampsia Meds

A

Treat as seizure

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8
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Magnesium (MgSO4) dose (pre eclampsia)

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4-6g IVP over 20 min
Or
10g IM (5g each buttock)

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