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BMC ICU Med Post Test
Question 1: What is the concentration of Norepinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : 8mg/250mL OR 32mg/250mL
Question 2: What is the dosage range for the titration of
Norepinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.5 mcg/min - 30 mcg/min - titrate by 2
mcg/min
Question 3: What is the mechanism of action of
Norepinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : Mostly Alpha (peripheral
vasoconstriction) and some Beta 1 (+ inotropy, increasing contractility)
Question 4: What is the indication of Norepinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : First line use for septic shock
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Question 5: What is the concentration of
Phenylephrine/Neosynephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : 50 mg/250mL
Question 6: What is the dosage range for the titration of
Phenylephrine (Neo)?
CORRECT ANSWER : 50 mcg/min - 400 mcg/min - titrate by
50 mcg
Question 7: What is the mechanism of action of Phenylephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : Nonselective alpha receptor agonist -
ONLY vasoconstricts
Question 8: What is the indication for Phenylephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : - post-op or post-intubation given by
anesthesia - use for hypotension post-procedure
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Question 9: What is the concentration of Vasopressin?
CORRECT ANSWER : 20 U/mL
Question 10: What is the dosage range for Vasopressin?
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.02 mcg/min - 0.04 mcg/min
Question 11: What is Vasopressin typically used for? Why?
CORRECT ANSWER : - use for DI, organ donation, GI bleeds -
as an adjunct with Levophed for hypotension ** Vasopressin is a synthetic AntiDiuretic Hormone (ADH), thus decreasing urine output also vasoconstricts mesenteric vasculature (shunting blood away from GI tract)
Question 12: What is the concentration of Epinephrine?
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CORRECT ANSWER : 1 : 1,000 mL for IM injection for
anaphylaxis - continuous IV infusion for vasoconstriction 1 :
10,000 for IV Push in cardiac arrest
Question 13: What is the dose for epinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : 1 mg IVP for Cardiac Arrest 2 - 50
mcg/min - titrate by 2mcg/min
Question 14: What is the mechanism of action of epinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : **Beta 1, Beta 2, and some Alpha (w/
higher doses) - increases heart rate, contractility, and some vasoconstriction
Question 15: What are the indications for epinephrine?
CORRECT ANSWER : - Cardiac Arrest - Anaphylaxis - Asthma
Exacerbation - Cardiogenic Shock