The Maximal Dose of Epinephrine Recommended for Administration in the Cardiac

question 2

Multiple Choice

The maximal dose of epinephrine recommended for administration in the cardiac risk patient (ASA III) at one appointment is ___ mg.

• A)0.01
• B)0.04
• C)0.08
• D)1.0

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Definitions:

Alpha Block

A pharmacological blockade of alpha-adrenergic receptors, affecting blood vessels and muscles control.

Concentration

The measure of the amount of a sub-component (especially solute) contained in a solution.

Relaxation

The process of becoming less tense, stressed, or rigid, both in a physical and psychological sense.

Amplitude

The height or depth of a wave from the average level to the peak or trough, indicating the strength or intensity of the wave.