TEST 5 DRUGS (Ch. 29, 30, 31, 33)

Norepinephrine (Levophed)

Class- vasopressor, vasoconstrictor

MOA- stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors in blood vessels causing constriction, INCREASE BP AND CARDIAC OUTPUT

Contra- hypoxia, vascular thrombosis, hypotension due to hypovolemia

**PHENTOLAMINE FOR SKIN EXTRAVASATION**

Dopamine

Class- vasopressor, inotropic

MOA- stimulate beta1 receptors, STIMULATE HEART AND VASODILATION

Contra- tachyarrhythmias, phenochromocytoma

**PHENTOLAMINE FOR SKIM EXTRAVASATION**

Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Class- vasopressor

MOA- produce vasoconstriction AND bronchodilation

**PHENTOLAMINE FOR SKIN EXTRAVASATION**

Procainamide

Propranolol (Inderal)

Class- Beta blocker

MOA- stimulates beta1 and beta2 receptors, DECREASE HR AND BP

Indication- HTN, arrhythmias, angina, etc.

Contra- pulmonary edema, bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, heart block, uncompensated HF

Amiodarone (Pacerone)

Class- antiarrhythmic class III

MOA- prolong action potential and refectory period, SUPRESSION OF ARRHYTHMIAS

Contra- cardiogenic shock, lactation, bradycardia, 2nd/3rd degree AV block