Push Anti-hypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
Indication for push hypertensives?
A
Hypertensive emergency
2
Q
List of push anti-hypertensives?
A
Labetalol
Hydralazine
3
Q
Dose of labetalol as push anti-hypertensive?
A
10-20mg IV
4
Q
Dose of hydralazine as push anti-hypertensive?
A
10mg IV
5
Q
Hypertensive emergency definition
A
hypertensive emergency is an acute, marked elevation in blood pressure that is associated with signs of target-organ damage. These can include pulmonary edema, cardiac ischemia, neurologic deficits, acute renal failure, aortic dissection, and eclampsia.
6
Q
Pre-eclampsia meds
A
Magnesium (MgSO4)
7
Q
Eclampsia Meds
A
Treat as seizure
8
Q
Magnesium (MgSO4) dose (pre eclampsia)
A
4-6g IVP over 20 min
Or
10g IM (5g each buttock)
