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mydriasis - (ANSWER)dilation of the pupil of the eye
Epinephrine can cause hyperglycemia in ___________ - (ANSWER)diabetic patients
Norepinephrine (levophed) initial rate of _________ - (ANSWER)0.03 mcg/kg/min
Norepinephrine (levophed) titration rate of ________ - (ANSWER)0.03 mcg/kg/min - Q3min
Norepinephrine (levophed) is NOT compatible with _______ - (ANSWER)SALINE
(mixed in D5W at 4mg in 250cc D5W
Norepinephrine (levophed) indicated for ________ - (ANSWER)SEVERE HYPOTENSION
acute hypotension, profound hypotension post-cardiac arrest, and severe sepsis
List the adverse effects (undesired) of norepinephrine (levophed) - (ANSWER)-bradycardia
-arrhythmias
-peripheral (digital) ischemia
-hypertension
-cardiac arrest
Define extravasation - (ANSWER)The leakage of fluid, such as blood lymph, or medication from its
proper vessel or tube into the surrounding tissues.
If extravasation occurs while receiving peripheral IV Norepinephrine (levophed), can cause
_____________ - (ANSWER)tissue necrosis and sloughing
Epinephrine (Adrenalin) should NOT be used in patients with ___________ - (ANSWER)Closed-angle
glaucoma