Epinepherine Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Generic Name/Brand Name | Epinephrine |
Class | Sympathomimetic |
Mechanism of Action | Increases HR, cardiac contractile force, B/P, automaticity |
Onset of Action Peak Effect Duration, Half Life | <2 min IV, <5 min IV, 5-10 min IV, 5 min IV |
Indications | Allergic reaction 1:1000, Anaphylaxis: 1:10000 Cardiac arrest, severe reactive airway disease, symptomatic bradycardia, refractory to atropine |
Precautions | pH dependent, can be deactivated when given with alkaline solutions, must be protected from light. |
Side Effects | palpitations, anxiety, nausea, vomiting |
Adult dosage | Cardiac arrest: 1mg/10mL IVP Epi 1:10,000 x3-5 min, Anaphylaxis .05-.1mg mg IV EPI 1:10000, Allergic reaction/Asthma: .1-.3mg IM/SQ Epi 1:1000 |
Pedi Dosage | Cardiac arrest .01mg/kg x 3-5 minutes |
Max Dosage | None for cardiac arrest |
Routes of Administration | IV/IO/IM/SQ |
Contraindications | Epi 1:1000 contraindicated if cardiopulmonary resuscitation not required |
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