dobutamine Flashcards
1
Q
what does dobutamine do?
A
-increase heart rate
-increase myocardial contractibility & cardiac output
-increase rate of conduction through AV node
2
Q
dobutamine uses?
A
heart failure
3
Q
dobutamine complications
A
increased heart rate
4
Q
nursing actions for doubutamine, epinephrine, & dopamine
A
-must be administered through IV pump
-dosage is titrated by blood pressure response
-monitor urine output
-monitor EKG & BP for tachycardia, dysrhythmias, or hypertensive crisis
-monitor for chest pains
5
Q
dopamine, epinephrine, dobutamine effectiveness signs
A
-improved urine output
-improved mental status
-systolic blood pressure above 90
