Questions and Answers
How should the systolic blood pressure be reduced in a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
To 100-120 mm Hg
Which of the following is the recommended first-line therapy for lowering blood pressure in a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
Labetalol
How should labetalol be administered in a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
Intravenous injection
What is the recommended heart rate range for a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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What is the maximum dose of labetalol that can be given to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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Which of the following is the recommended loading dose of labetalol for a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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Which of the following is a potential concern when administering labetalol to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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How should the systolic blood pressure be reduced in a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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What is the maximum total dose of labetalol that can be given to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection?
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Study Notes
Managing Aortic Dissection
- Systolic blood pressure should be reduced in a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection.
Medication Management
- First-line therapy for lowering blood pressure is recommended to be a beta-blocker, such as labetalol.
Labetalol Administration
- Labetalol should be administered intravenously to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection.
- The recommended loading dose of labetalol is 20mg.
Heart Rate Management
- The recommended heart rate range for a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection is 60-80 beats per minute.
Dosage and Precautions
- The maximum dose of labetalol that can be given to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection is 80mg.
- The maximum total dose of labetalol that can be given to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection is 300mg.
- A potential concern when administering labetalol to a patient suspected of having an aortic dissection is bronchospasm.
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