ICU Advantage: Understanding Milrinone

What is the primary goal of the ICU Advantage Academy?

• To host live webinars

• To sell t-shirts

• To offer continuing education credits

• To provide free nursing gear

When was Milrinone first approved by the FDA?

• 1980

• 1987

• 2004

• 2010

What enzyme does Milrinone inhibit?

• Phosphodiesterase 3

• Phosphodiesterase 5

• Cyclic AMP

• Protein kinase A

Which of the following is a cardiac effect of Milrinone?

• Increased vascular tone

• Reduced calcium influx

• Increased inotropy

• Decreased heart rate

What is the main indication for using Milrinone?

• Short-term treatment of acute decompensated heart failure

• Chronic hypertension

• Diabetes management

• Long-term heart failure management

Which condition is an absolute contraindication for Milrinone?

• Mild pulmonary hypertension

• Hypersensitivity to Milrinone

• Chronic kidney disease

• Diabetes

What is a common adverse effect of Milrinone?

• Cough

• Nausea

• Headache

• Rash

How is Milrinone typically administered?

• Topically

• Intravenously

• Orally

• Subcutaneously

What should be monitored during Milrinone infusion?

• Cardiac rhythm

• Respiratory rate

• Blood glucose levels

• Liver enzymes

What is a potential risk when using Milrinone in patients with atrial fibrillation?

• Decreased blood pressure

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased ventricular rate

• Increased blood sugar