Epinephrine in Critical Care

What is another name for epinephrine commonly used outside the United States?

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Noradrenaline

Which receptor activation by epinephrine leads to increased heart rate?

• Beta-2

• Beta-1

• Alpha-2

• Alpha-1

What is a common side effect of epinephrine?

• Drowsiness

• Hair loss

• Anxiety

• Weight gain

Which concentration of epinephrine is commonly used for cardiac arrest?

• 0.5 mg/ml

• 0.1 mg/ml

• 1 mg/ml

• 2 mg/ml

In the treatment of cardiac arrest, how often should epinephrine be administered?

• Every 1-2 minutes

• Every 3-5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

What is the primary benefit of epinephrine in treating anaphylaxis?

• Vasodilation

• Decreased heart rate

• Vasoconstriction

• Increased blood sugar

Which form of epinephrine is used for laryngeal edema?

• Synthetic epinephrine

• Diluted epinephrine

• Pure epinephrine

• Racemic epinephrine

When is epinephrine used in asthma treatment?

• Only in adults

• Only in children

• When other beta-2 agonists fail

• As a first-line treatment

How does epinephrine enhance the effect of local anesthetics?

• By decreasing absorption

• By increasing metabolism

• By causing vasoconstriction

• By causing vasodilation

What is the typical concentration of epinephrine used with local anesthetics?

• 1:100000

• 1:50000

• 1:10000

• 1:1000