Dopamine G4 Flashcards
1
Q
Dopamine Class
A
• Sympathomimetic
• Vasopressor
2
Q
Dopamine MOA
A
• Increases the heart rate
• Increases the force of myocardial contractility
• Increases the blood pressure
• Increases preload
3
Q
Dopamine Indications
A
• Cardiogenic shock
• Hemodynamically significant bradycardia
• Hemodynamically significant hypotension
4
Q
Dopamine Adult dose
A
• Infusion:
5.0 to 20 mcg/kg/minute
5
Q
Dopamine Contraindications
A
• Hemodynamically significant hypovolemic shock
6
Q
Dopamine Adverse effects
A
Extravasation may cause tissue necrosis
• Increased myocardial oxygen demand
• Tachycardia
• Hypertension
• Dysrhythmias
• Dyspnea
7
Q
Dopamine Pediatric dose
A
No
