Norepinephrine Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Generic | Norepinephrine |
| Brand name | Levophed |
| Class | Sympathomimetic |
| Mechanism of Action | Affects Alpha receptors, potent peripheral vasoconstrictor causing increases in blood pressure |
| Indications | Hypotension <70 mmHg unrelated to hypovolemia |
| Precaution | Pregnancy, deactivated by alkaline solutions, extravastation causing necrosis, blood pressure monitoring every 5-10 minutes for increases in blood pressure |
| Side Effects | anxiety, palpitations, headache, HTN |
| Dosage | 0.5-0.30 mcg/min |
| Max Dosage | .30 mcg/min |
| Routes of Administration | IV, 8mg/500mL of D5W, concentration of 16 mcg/mL |
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