Pharmacology Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the IV dose of epinephrine during CPR?
0.01 mg/kg IV every 3–5 minutes (low dose)
What is the IV dose of atropine for bradycardia or asystole?
0.04 mg/kg IV
What is the IV bolus dose of lidocaine for ventricular tachycardia in dogs?
2 mg/kg IV bolus (not used in cats)
What is the IV dose of amiodarone for refractory ventricular arrhythmias?
5 mg/kg IV bolus
What is the CRI dose range of norepinephrine for septic shock?
0.1–2 µg/kg/min IV
What is the CRI dose of dobutamine for cardiogenic shock?
2–10 µg/kg/min IV
What is the CRI dose of dopamine for hypotension?
3–10 µg/kg/min IV
What is the IV dose of calcium gluconate for hyperkalemia or hypocalcemia?
50–150 mg/kg IV slowly with ECG monitoring
What is the IV bolus dose of fentanyl for pain?
2–5 µg/kg IV bolus; CRI: 2–10 µg/kg/hr
What is the IV/IM dose of hydromorphone for pain?
0.05–0.1 mg/kg IV or IM
What is the IV/IM dose of methadone for analgesia?
0.1–0.3 mg/kg IV or IM
What is the IV/IM dose of dexmedetomidine for sedation?
1–3 µg/kg IV or IM
What is the IV/IM dose of midazolam for sedation or seizures?
0.2–0.5 mg/kg IV or IM
What is the CRI dose of ketamine for analgesia?
0.1–0.6 mg/kg/hr IV
What is the IM/IV dose of diphenhydramine for allergic reactions?
1–2 mg/kg IM or slow IV
What is the IM/IV dose of epinephrine for anaphylaxis?
0.01 mg/kg IM or IV
What is the IV dose of dexamethasone SP for anaphylaxis or shock?
0.1–0.25 mg/kg IV
What is the IV/rectal dose of diazepam for seizures?
0.5–1 mg/kg IV or rectal
What is the IV/IN dose of midazolam for seizures?
0.2–0.5 mg/kg IV or intranasal
What is the IV dose of regular insulin for hyperkalemia?
0.1–0.25 U/kg IV with dextrose
How much dextrose should be given with insulin for hyperkalemia?
0.5–1 g/kg IV
What is the inhaled albuterol dose for hyperkalemia?
2–4 puffs (90 µg/puff)
What is the IV dose of mannitol 20% for cerebral edema?
0.5–1 g/kg IV over 20 min
What is the IV/IM dose of furosemide for pulmonary edema?
1–2 mg/kg IV or IM
