NUR 2115 CSM Exam 3 Pharmacology

NUR 2115 CSM Exam 3 Pharmacology
1. methylprednisone (Solumedrol)
Answer
class, use, dosage recommendations
corticosteroids
used in high dosagesto preventswelling/ induction of a secondary spinal cord injury dose
bolus then drip within 8 hrs
30 mg/kg bolus
5.4 mg/kg/hr drip for 23 hrs
2. dextran
Answer
used in SCI to increase blood flow to the spinal cord and treat hypotension
3. naloxone used in SCI
Answer
5.4 mg/kg bolus
4.0 mg/kg/hr for 23 hrs
studies vary on usefulness of this treatment