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BKAT ICU Post TestNitroprusside purpose - answer decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation
(mainly afterload)
Dobutamine mechanism of action - answer contractility
Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - answer 0.5-4mcg/kg/min
increases renal and mesenteric perfusion
Dopamine at a mid-range dose - answer 4-10mcg/kg/min
increases contractility and heart rate
Dopamine at a high-range dose - answer greater than 10mcg/kg/min
vasoconstriction and increases BP
Dopamine and Levophed infiltration - answer leads to tissue necrosis
Dopamine antidote - answer reignite (phentolamine)
TpA monitor for - answer bleeding-hemorrhagic CVA
diltiazem (Cardizem) works by? - answer (calcium channel blocker) slows ventricular
rate by slowing conduction through the SA and AV node
Diltiazem (Cardizem) biggest effect on which hemodynamic - answer hypotension
diltazem is used for patients with - answer a-fib or a-flutter
amiodarone (Cordarone) is a - answer antiarrhythmic
prolongs the cardiac duration
You MUST use a __________ when using amiodarone infusion - answer 0.22
micron filter
Watch out for ____________ in patients on a amiodarone infusion - answer
hypotension, prolongation of QT interval and bradycardia
amiodarone is used for patients with - answer a-fib, a-flutter and VT
how much amiodarone is given to a stable VT with a pulse and a unstable pulseless
VT/VF? - answer 150mg over 10min for VT with pulse
, 300mg push; repeat x1 at 150mg
Epinephrine has what effect on the body? - answer increases HR, BP, and
contractility
what is the first line drug for pulseless arrest? - answer Epinephrine
What rhythms are considered fatal? - answer V-fib, Vtach (pulseless), and asystole
Epinephrine is also given for? - answer anaphylaxis and as a vasopressor for
hypotension
Heparin is used for? Antidote is? - answer anticoagulant
Protamine Sulfate
What is the osmotic diuretic of choice to decrease intracranial pressure? - answer
mannitol
How does mannitol work? - answer pulls fluids into intravascular space to be
excreted by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
what insulin is given IV?
What is the peak? - answer Regular insulin can only be given IV
2-4 hr peak time
Which insulin has a peak of 8-14 hrs? - answer NPH
Atropine is ineffective in which heart rhythms types? - answer high degree AV
blocks: 2nd degree type2 and 3rd degree
Atropine works by? - answer increasing heart rate-increasing conduction through SA
node
Atropine is given to treat? - answer symptomatic bradycardia
Dilantin is given to treat - answer seizure disorders
DO NOT give __________ with dilantin because ________ will happen. - answer DO
NOT give with dextrose containing solutions because it will crystalize
Which corticosteroid is usually given in insufficient adrenal activity or
hypersensitivity/inflammation reactions? - answer Cortisone
If chronically using cortisone be sure to _____ to prevent _____. - answer If
chronically using cortisone be sure to taper the medications to prevent acute adrenal
insufficiency
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