Dopamine

Question 1

Dopamine Generic Name

Answer 1

Dopamine

Question 2

Dopamine Trade Name

Answer 2

Intropin

Question 3

Dopamine Class

Answer 3

• Antidysrhythmic
• Catecholamine
• Sympathomimetic Vasopressor

Question 4

Dopamine Action

Answer 4

Acts directly on the alpha and beta receptors of the sympathetic nervous system to increase inotropy, chronotropy, dromotropy, automaticity, and systemic vascular resistance; causes renal, mesenteric, and coronary artery vasodilation in low doses

Question 5

Dopamine Indications

Answer 5

• Hemodynamically significant hypotension
• cardiogenic shock or CHF
• distributive shock (anaphylaxis or sepsis)
• symptomatic bradycardia (refractory to first-line medications)

Question 6

Dopamine Contraindications

Answer 6

• Hypovolemic Shock
• Pheochromocytoma
• Symptomatic Tachydysrhythmias
• V-Fib

Question 7

Dopamine Adult Dose - Renal perfusion:

Answer 7

0.5–2 mcg/kg/min

Question 8

Dopamine Adult Dose - Inotropic effects:

Answer 8

2–10 mcg/kg/min

Question 9

Dopamine Adult Dose - Vasopressor effects:

Answer 9

10–20 mcg/kg/min

Question 10

Dopamine Pedi Dose - Renal perfusion:

Answer 10

0.5–2 mcg/kg/min

Question 11

Dopamine Pedi Dose - Inotropic perfusion:

Answer 11

2–10 mcg/kg/min

Question 12

Dopamine Pedi Dose - Vasopressor effects:

Answer 12

10–20 mcg/kg/min

Question 13

Dopamine Side Effects

Answer 13

• Angina
• Hypertension
• Nausea
• Palpitations
• Vomiting
• headache

Question 14

Dopamine Onset

Answer 14

1-4 min

Question 15

Dopamine Duration

Answer 15

Effects cease almost immediately after infusion is discontinued