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FREE PARAMEDIC/EMT AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT
EPINEPHRINE EXAM QUESTIONS
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-Guarantee passing score -24 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation
Question 1: Dose/Route Pedeatric infusion dose
Answer:
0.1-1mcg/min titrate to patient response
Question 2: AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE
Answer:
1:1,000 = 30 mg Multidose Vial.1:10,000 = 5 mg.
Question 3: GENERIC NAME
Answer:
Epinephrine
Question 4: INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS
Answer:
Potentiates other sympathomimetics, deactivated by alkaline solutions (i.e. sodium bicarbonate) monamine oxidase inhibitors may potentiate effects, beta blockers may blunt effects.
Question 5: Dose/Route, Adultinfusion preperation and dose
Answer:
Add 1mg of 1:1,000 solution to a 500ml bag of NS, or D5W. initial rate of 1mcg/min. titrated to effect.typical dose 2-10mcg/min
Question 6: Dose/Route AdultHigher dose and what are the 2 indications
Answer:
0.2mg/kg may be used for beta blocker and calcium channel blocker overdose.
Question 7: Dose/Route, Ault Cardiac arrest
Answer:
IV/IO dose 1 mg of 1;10,000 every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation. Follow each dose with 20 mL flush and elevate arm for 10-20 secs.
Question 8: BRAND NAME
Answer:
Adrenalin
Question 9: Dose/Route.Pediatric Mild allergic reactions and asthma
Answer:
0.01 mg/kg of 1;1,000 solution SC.
Question 10: Dose/Route Pedeatric ET tube
Answer:
0.1 mg/kg of 1:1,000 solution
Question 11: Dose/Route, Adult Anaphylaxis
Answer:
0.1mg of 1:10,000 IV/IO over 5 minutes
Question 12: Dose/Route adult ET tube
Answer:
2-2.5mg diluted with 10ml NS
Question 13: PEAK EFFECTS
Answer:
Minutes.
Question 14: INDICATIONS
Answer:
Cardiac arrest. symptomatic Bradycardia as an alternative infusion to dopamine, sever hypotension secondary to Bradycardia when atropine and transcutaneous pacing are unsuccessful. allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, asthma.
Question 15: CLASS
Answer:
Sympathomimetic
Question 16: MECHANISM OF ACTION
Answer:
Direct acting alpha and beta-agonist. Alpha; Vasoconstriction. Beta-1; Positive inotropic, chronotropic, and dromtropic effects. Beta-2 bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vasculature.
Question 17: Dose/Route Pediatric Cardiac arrest
Answer:
IV/IO dose 0.01 mg/kg of 1;10,000 solution every 3-5 minutes during arrest.
Question 18: NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION
Answer:
Pregnancy safety; Category
- May cause syncope in asthmatic children. May increase myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 19: DOSE/ROUTE, Adult, Mild allergic reactions and asthma
Answer:
0.3-0.5 mg of 1;1000 SC.
Question 20: CONTRAINDICATIONS
Answer:
Hypertension, hypothermia, pulmonary edema, myocardial ischemia, Hypovolemic shock.
Question 21: DURATION OF ACTION
Answer:
Several minutes.
Question 22: ADVERSE REACTIONS
Answer:
Hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, anxiety, restlessness, psychomotor agitation, nausea, headache, angina.
Question 23: Dose/Route adultProfound Bradycardia or Hypotension
Answer:
2-10mcg/min titrate to patients response.
Question 24: ONSET OF ACTION
Answer:
Immediate.
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