24 Questions
Which of the following is a cause of hypovolaemic shock?
Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract
What are the symptoms of shock?
Weakness and hypotension
Which type of shock is characterized by relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation?
Distributive shock
What is a cause of cardiogenic shock?
Acute myocardial infarction
Which condition can lead to acute spinal cord injury shock?
Drugs like nitrates
What is a potential cause of septic shock?
Progressive myocarditis
Which condition can lead to anaphylactic shock?
Anesthesia
What is a cause of distributive shock?
Adrenergic blocking agents
Which type of shock is characterized by decreased pumping function of the heart?
Cardiogenic shock
What can lead to organ dysfunction in septic shock?
Myocardial depression
Which condition can lead to neurogenic shock?
Acute spinal cord injury
What is a potential cause of barbiturate poisoning?
Ganglion blockers
What is the drug of choice for anaphylactic shock and the 2nd choice for septic shock?
Epinephrine
What is the dose range for infusion of dopamine for the treatment of shock?
5-15 μg/kg/min
Which medication stimulates beta 1 receptors in the heart, increasing heart rate and cardiac output?
Dobutamine
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for hypovolemic shock in emergency situations?
Epinephrine
Which medication is associated with virus transmission, hypocalcaemia, and increased blood viscosity?
Hydroxyethyl starch
What is the drug of choice in septic shock, stimulating alpha1 receptors and resulting in vasoconstriction?
Norepinephrine
What is the primary route for giving epinephrine in emergency situations for the most rapid onset of action?
Intravenous (IV)
Which medication is used for treatment of cardiogenic shock and heart failure, stimulating beta 2 receptors and increasing cardiac output?
Dobutamine
What is the duration of action for epinephrine due to rapid degradation?
1 to 2 minutes
What is the dose range for infusion of norepinephrine when initiated for patients with shock?
0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for hypovolemic shock when volume resuscitation fails to maintain adequate blood pressure and organ perfusion?
Norepinephrine
Which medication has minor activity on beta 1 receptors, increasing cardiac output to a certain extent, and weak beta 2 effects?
Norepinephrine
Test your knowledge of critical care medicine with this quiz on hypovolemic shock. Explore the causes, symptoms, and management of this life-threatening condition.
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