Vasopressin

Question 1

Vasopressin- Name

Answer 1

Pitressin

Question 2

Vasopressin- Class

Answer 2

Vasopressor

Hormone

Question 3

Vasopressin- MoA

Answer 3

Direct stimulation of the smooth muscle receptors causing vasoconstriction, increasing peripheral vascular resistance

Question 4

Vasopressin- Indication

Answer 4

Cardiac Arrest

Question 5

Vasopressin- Contra

Answer 5

Chronic nephritis

Ischemic heart disease

Question 6

Vasopressin- S/E

Answer 6

Cardiovascular: dysrhythmias

Question 7

Vasopressin- Routes

Answer 7

IV, IO

Question 8

Vasopressin- A. Dose

Answer 8

40 U (International Units) IV/IO

Question 9

Vasopressin- P. Dose

Answer 9

not recommended

Question 10

Vasopressin- EXTRAS

Answer 10

Precautions: Patients with any of the following disease processes: epilepsy, migraines, asthma, CHF, angina, or renal disease

Interactions: Alcohol, lithium, and heparin

Onset is immediate and may last 30-60 minutes

To be used in the ACLS algorithm as an alternative to Epinephrine ONCE as the first or second medication administered.

Algorithm states Epinephrine is the next (and only) drug given following Vasopressin to complete the full arrest scenario.

NOT used in pediatric arrests.