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Epinephrine Fill In The Blanks

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Question: NAMEAnswer: Epinephrine
Question: BRAND Answer:
Question: Answer: Sympathomimetic
Question: OF ACTIONAnswer: Direct acting alpha and beta-agonist. Alpha; Vasoconstriction. Beta-1; inotropic, chronotropic, and dromtropic effects. Beta-2 bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vasculature.
Question: Answer: Cardiac arrest. symptomatic Bradycardia as an alternative infusion to dopamine, sever hypotension to Bradycardia when atropine and transcutaneous pacing are unsuccessful. allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, asthma.
Question: CONTRAINDICATIONSAnswer: Hypertension, hypothermia, edema, myocardial ischemia, Hypovolemic shock.
Question: ADVERSE Answer: Hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, anxiety, restlessness, psychomotor agitation, nausea, headache, .
Question: ON ADMINISTRATIONAnswer: Pregnancy safety; Category C. May cause syncope in asthmatic children. May myocardial oxygen demand.
Question: INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG Answer: Potentiates other sympathomimetics, deactivated by alkaline solutions (i.e. sodium bicarbonate) monamine oxidase inhibitors may potentiate effects, beta may blunt effects.
Question: DOSE/ROUTE, Adult, Mild reactions and asthmaAnswer: 0.3-0.5 mg of 1;1000 SC.
Question: Dose/Route, Ault arrestAnswer: IV/IO dose 1 mg of 1;10,000 every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation. each dose with 20 mL flush and elevate arm for 10-20 secs.
Question: Dose/Route.Pediatric Mild reactions and asthmaAnswer: 0.01 mg/kg of 1;1,000 SC.
Question: Dose/Route Cardiac arrestAnswer: IV/IO dose 0.01 mg/kg of 1;10,000 solution every 3-5 minutes during .
Question: ONSET OF Answer: .
Question: PEAK Answer: Minutes.
Question: DURATION OF Answer: Several .
Question: AZ DRUG BOX RANGEAnswer: 1:1,000 = 30 mg Vial.1:10,000 = 5 mg.
Question: Dose/Route, AnaphylaxisAnswer: 0.1mg of 1:10,000 IV/IO over 5
Question: Dose/Route dose and what are the 2 indicationsAnswer: 0.2mg/kg may be used for beta blocker and calcium channel overdose.
Question: Dose/Route, Adultinfusion and doseAnswer: Add 1mg of 1:1,000 to a 500ml bag of NS, or D5W. initial rate of 1mcg/min. titrated to effect. typical dose 2-10mcg/min
Question: Dose/Route ET tubeAnswer: 2-2.5mg diluted with 10ml
Question: Dose/Route Bradycardia or HypotensionAnswer: 2-10mcg/min to patients response.
Question: Dose/Route Pedeatric ET Answer: 0.1 mg/kg of 1:1,000
Question: Dose/Route Pedeatric infusion Answer: 0.1-1mcg/min titrate to response
 
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