Metric System
mcg
Microgram
65 lbs
C: 29.5 kg
Q: 29.2 kg
PO
By mouth
What does Alpha 1 do (1)
Peripheral vasoconstriction
Substance that mimics the actions of a specific neurotransmitter or hormone
Agonist
mg
Milligram
90 lbs
C: 40.9 kg
Q: 40.5 kg
SL
Sublingual
What does Alpha 2 do (2)
Peripheral vasodilation
Little to no bronchoconstriction
Substance that counteracts the actions of something else
Antagonist
gm
Grams
165 lbs
C: 75 kg
Q: 74.2 kg
IV
Intravenous
What does Bata 1 do (4)
Increased heart rate
Increased automaticity
Increased contractility
Increased conductivity
Fibers in the parasympathetic nervous system that release a chemical called acetylcholine
Cholinergic
kg
Kilogram
195 lbs
C: 88.6 kg
Q: 87.7 kg
IO
Intraossous
What does Beta 2 do (2)
Bronchodilation
Vasodilation
Therapeutic use for a specific medication
Indications
mL
Milliliter
225 lbs
C: 102.7 kg
Q: 101.2 kg
IM
Intramuscular
Affecting the contractility of muscle tissue espicially cardiac tissue
Inotropic