Vasopressin Flashcards
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Therapeutic Effects of Vasopressin
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Vasoconstriction.
Alpha agonist.
Shunts blood to brain and heart.
2
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Indications for vasopressin
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Vfib
Pulseless Vtach
3
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Contraindications for vasopressin
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Known hypersensitivity.
4
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Side Effects of vasopressin
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Limb ischemia secondary to arterial vasospasm, n/v/d.
5
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Adult Dose of vasopressin
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40 units IVP