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STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION Epinephrine __________________________________________________________________________

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nonselective adrenergic agonist CATEGORY CLASS Bronchodilator ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action B1 and B2-agonist causing increased levels of cAMP=bronchodilation, cardiac and CNS stimulation; high doses cause vasoconstriction via alpha receptors; low doses can cause vasodilation via b2-vascular

Therapeutic Use Acute asthma attacks, hemostasis, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, shock

Complications Dysrhythmias, increased T wave, cerebral hemorrhage, palpitations, tachycardia, bronchospasms

Medication Administration IM/SubQ: 0.3-0.5 mg Follow orders, may be repeated

Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetics, sulfites, closedangle glaucoma, nonanaphylactic shock during general anesthesia Pregnancy, breast feeding, cardiac disorders, hyperthyroidism, DM, prostatic hypertrophy, HTN

Interactions

Nursing Interventions -Continuous ECG -Monitor VS especially cardiac and respiratory -I&O

Hypertensive crisis: use with MAOIs or tricyclics Toxicity with other sympathomimetics

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness

-Reason for the medication -Rinse mouth after use if taking -avoid OTC medicine

Increase BP with stabilization/ease of breathing

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