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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which is the correct formula for calculating the MAP?
1/3SBP + 2/3DBP
2/3SBP + 1/3DBP
1/3SBP - 2/3DBP
2/3SBP - 1/3DBP
AMAP of ____ mm Hg or greater is adequate to maintain tissue pressure.
50
55
60
65
Per the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Committee a MAP of _____ or greater is recommended in patients with severe sepsis
60
65
70
75
Norepinephrine is classified as a _________________?
Inopressor
Vasopressor
Inodilators
I don't know.
Phenylephrine is classified as a _______________________?
Inopressor
Vasopressor
Inodilators
Levophed acts on which receptors? Check all that apply.
alpha-1
Beta-1
Dopamine receptor
Dobutamine receptors
True or False. Levophed ALWAYS requires a central line?
True. A central line should be placed immediately.
False. Any peripheral IV can be used.
False. A temporary IV can be used if it is an 18G or larger.
Your patient has a history of ventricular tachycardia. Your medical student would like to start dopamine for your patient's hypotension. What would you say?
Sounds like a great plan!
Let's reconsider our options.
At one rate should we start?
Do they have a central line or peripheral line?
Your patient is maxed out on Levophed. Would would be your second pressor to be added?
Epinephrine
Vasopressin
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Dr. Aziz wants you to calculate your desired tidal volume for his male ARDS patient. He requests that the patient be started at 6mL/Kg. Patient weighs 70kg. And is 5 ft 9 inches.
~500
~450
~420
~400
