Epinephrine Quiz

Quiz Questions And Answers

What are some indications for Epinephrine?

Cardiac arrest

Severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis

Bronchial asthma

Croup

All of the above

Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic drug.

True

False

Epinephrine may induce labor, rebound edema in croup patients, and decreased level of consciousness in patients.

True

False

What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for cardiac arrest?

1 mg (1:1000) IVP every 3-5 minutes

1 mg (1:10,000) IVP every 3-5 minutes

1 mcg (1:10,000) IVP every 3-5 minutes

1 mcg (1:1000) IVP every 3-5 minutes

What is the pediatric dose of Epinephrine for cardiac arrest and bradycardia?

0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) of 1:10,000 every 3-5 minutes

0.01mcg/kg (0.01 mL/kg) of 1: 10,000 every 3-5 minutes

1 mg IVP

0.5 mg

The ET dose of Epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest or bradycardia is 0.1 mg/kg of 1:1,000 diluted with 5 mL of LR.

True

False

Medical consultation is required before administering Epinephrine for anaphylactic shock.

True

False

What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for anaphylactic shock?

0.01 mg/kg IM for a max dose of 0.5mg of Epi 1:1,000 or Epi 1;10,000 0.01mg/kg slow IV/IO for a max of 1 mg

1 mg IM of Epi 1:10,000

0.01 mcg/kg IM

5 mcg/kg

What is the pediatric dose of Epinephrine for anaphylactic shock?

5 mcg/kg

0.01 mg/kg IM for a max dose single of 0.5 mg of Epi 1:1,000

1 mg IM of Epi 1:10,000

10 mg IM of Epi 1:10,000

Medical consultation is required before administering Epinephrine to patients with croup.

True

False

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