Dopamine

Question 0

Indications & field use of Dopamine

Answer 0

Symptomatic bradycardia
Hemodynamically significant hypotension in the absence of Hypovolemia
Cardiogenic or septic shock (only after fluids administered)

Question 1

Mechanism of action of Dopamine

Answer 1

Immediate metabolic precursor to norepinephrine
B1 stimulant action
Increase cardiac output
Partially antagonizes the a-adrenergic-mediated vasoconstriction

Question 2

Contraindications of Dopamine

Answer 2

Hypovolemic shock

MAO inhibitors, such as Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate

Question 3

Adverse reactions of Dopamine in CV

Answer 3

Cardiac arrhythmias due to increased myocardial O2 demand
Hypertension
Hypotension at low doses

Question 4

Adverse reactions of Dopamine in GI

Answer 4

Nausea

Vomit

Question 5

Adverse reactions of Dopamine in GU

Answer 5

Renal shutdown

Question 6

Routes of administration of Dopamine

Answer 6

IV infusion

Question 7

Brand name of dopamine

Answer 7

Intropin