Title | Epinephrine medication ati |
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Author | Abby LENDE |
Course | Pharmacology And The Role Of The Professional Nurse |
Institution | Minnesota State University Moorhead |
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active learning template for medication listed...
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Medication
Abby Lende epinephrine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Antianaphylactic, bronchodilator, cardiac stimulant
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Acts on alpha and beta receptors. This nonselective adrenergic agonist stimulates: postsynaptic alpha2 receptors, which constricts arteries.
Therapeutic Use To treat cardiac arrest.
Complications CNS> Anxiety, apprehensiveness, chills, disorientation CV> Arrhythmias, including ventricular fibrillation GI> Anorexia, heartburn, nausea, vomiting
Contraindications/Precautions Epinephrine is contraindicated in patients with cerebral arteriosclerosis, coronary insufficiency, dilated cardiomyopathy, general anesthesia with halogenated hydrocarbons or cyclopropane, sensitivity to epinephrine.
Interactions resuscitation Rapid acting vasodilators: Blockage of epinephrine’s alpha-adrenergic effect, possibly causing severe hypotension and tachycardia. Antihypertensives: Decreased antihypertensive effect
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Improved perfusion AEB urine output greater than 30ml,hr with adequate kidney function and improved mental status. Blood pressure maintained within normal limits
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Medication Administration 0.5 to 1mg of 1:10000 solution every 3 to 5 minutes during resuscitation
Nursing Interventions Use epinephrine cautiously in patients with angina, arrhythmias, asthma, degenerative heart disease or emphysema. Epinephrine’s inotropic effect equals that of dopamine and dobutamine;
Client Education Warn patient not to exceed recommended dosage or to shorten interval because of the risk of adverse reactions and tolerance
THERAPEU TIC P ROCEDURE
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