WorksheetsEpinephrine Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the generic name for Epinephrine?
Norepinephrine
Adrenaline
Dopamine
Serotonin
Which of the following is NOT an indication for the use of Epinephrine?
Ventricular Fibrillation/Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
Anaphylaxis
Bronchospasm
Hypertension
What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine for an adult with Bronchospasm?
0.5 mg SQ (1:1000) Q 15-30 min x 3 total doses
1 mg IV (1:10000) Q 3-5 minutes
0.3 mg IM (1:1000) Q 15-30 min x 3 total doses
0.1 mg/kg IV (1:10000) Q 3-5 minutes
For an adult experiencing Anaphylaxis with hypotension, what is the initial recommended dosage of Epinephrine?
0.3 mg IM (1:1000) Q 15-30 min
Up to 0.5 mg of a 1:10,000 solution IV only
0.01 mg/kg IV (1:10000) Q 3-5 minutes
1 mg IV (1:10000) Q 3-5 minutes
What is the correct administration route for Epinephrine in the case of Croup?
Intramuscular (IM)
Intravenous (IV)
Nebulized
Subcutaneous (SQ)
What is the maximum dose of nebulized epinephrine for a child less than 4 years old?
0.01 ml/kg
0.5 ml/kg
2.5 ml maximum dose
5.0 ml maximum dose
How often should nebulized epinephrine be given to a child with croup?
Every 1-2 hours
Every 3-4 hours
Once a day
Only once during treatment
What is a therapeutic effect of epinephrine?
Decreased heart rate
Increased systemic vascular resistance
Decreased myocardial contraction
Decreased coronary and cerebral blood flow
Which of the following is a side effect of epinephrine?
Hypotension
Palpitations
Decreased myocardial O2 demand
Increased automatism
What is required for any dose of epinephrine above 0.5 mg?
A nurse's discretion
A standard medical order
A direct medical order
Parental consent
What should be documented when epinephrine is administered in anaphylaxis?
The time of administration
The reason for not contacting medical control
The dosage administered
The patient's weight
