Drug Therapy in Shock

Which drug is primarily used as a vasoconstrictor to maintain normal blood pressure?

What is the role of Nitroprusside in drug therapy for shock?

Which medication is used to treat bradycardia?

What is the primary purpose of administering Sodium bicarbonate during shock?

Which drug is NOT classified as an antibiotic used in shock therapy?

Drug Therapy in Shock

Vasoconstrictors: Norepinephrine (Levarterenol), Metaraminol (Aramine), Epinephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine - Used to maintain normal blood pressure (BP).
Vasodilators: Nitroprusside (Nipride), Nitroglycerine (Isosorbide), Phentolamine (Regitine), Prazosin (Minipress), Hydralazine (Apresoline) - Used to improve circulation.
Sodium bicarbonate: Used to reverse acidosis.
Antibiotics: Used to control sepsis.
Heparin: Used to treat Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
Steroids: Used to produce an anti-inflammatory effect.
Glucagon: Used to increase blood sugar.
Cimetidine: Used to prevent stress ulcers.
Glucose 50%: Used to meet the increased demand for energy during shock.
Naloxone (Narcan): Used to block endorphin-mediated hypotension.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): Used for anaphylaxis.
Pain medications: Narcotics - Used to relieve pain.
Cardiotonic Medications: Lidocaine, Bretylium, Quinidine, Procainamide, Isoproterenol, Atropine SO4 - Used to treat dysrhythmias and bradycardia.

Explore various drug therapies used in managing shock, including vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, and other critical medications. This quiz covers each drug's purpose, mechanisms, and applications to improve patient outcomes. Test your knowledge on the pharmacological interventions essential for treating shock.