Tier 1 Rescue Drugs

Question 1

Ephedrine Receptors

Answer 1

• Alpha (1) and Beta (1&2)

Increase BP by stim HR & CO and increase PVR.

Question 2

Ephedrine dose

Answer 2

5 mgs

Question 3

Ephedrine Vial Concentration

Answer 3

50mg/ml

Question 4

Generic Name for Neosynephrine

Answer 4

Phenylephrine

Question 5

Neosynephrine Receptors

Answer 5

Alpha 1

stimulates a1 in blood vessels & causes vasoconstriction to increase BP

Question 6

Neosynephrine dose

Answer 6

100 mcgs

Question 7

Neosynephrine Vial Concentration

Answer 7

10 mgs/ml

Question 8

Labetalol Receptor

Answer 8

Alpha- 1 and Non-specific Beta 1 & 2

Decreases BP and Improves Blood Flow

Question 9

Labetalol dose

Answer 9

5 mg

Question 10

Labetalol Vial Concentration

Answer 10

5 mg/ml

Question 11

Esmolol Receptor

Answer 11

Beta -1

fast onset, short DOA

Decrease force and rate of heart contraction.

Question 12

Esmolol Vial Concentration

Answer 12

10 mg/ml

Question 13

Brand name for Hydralazine

Answer 13

Apresoline

Question 14

Hydralazine Receptor

Answer 14

Arterial Dilator

Reduces PVR, which decreases BP

Question 15

Hydralazine dose

Answer 15

5 mg

Question 16

Hydralazine Vial Concentration

Answer 16

20 mg/ml