Dopamine

Question 1

Dopamine: Class

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic, inotropic agent

Question 2

Dopamine: Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

• Immediate metabolic precursor to Norepinephrine.
• Increases systemic vascular resistance, dilate renal and splanchnic vasculature.
• Increases myocardial contractility and stroke volume.

Question 3

Dopamine: Indications

Answer 3

• Cardiogenic, septic or spinal shock.
• Hypotension with low cardiac output states
• Distributive shock

Question 4

Dopamine: Adult Dose

Answer 4

2- 20 mcg / kg / min. (Rate determined by physician).

Question 5

Dopamine: Pediatric Dose

Answer 5

2 - 20 mcg / kg / min. (Rate determined by physician).