Norepinephrine Levophed Nursing Considerations

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/NorepinephrineLevophed... Generic Name • norepinephrine • Trade Name • Levophed • Indication • treatment of severe hypotension and shock • Action • increase blood pressure and cardiac output by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors in the blood vessels, demonstrates minor beta activity • Therapeutic Class • vasopressor • Nursing Considerations • • • monitor BP continuously if possible or every couple of minutes • • • double check all concentrations with additional nurse • • • may result in rebound hypotension due to tissue ischemia when discontinued • • • monitor EKG and CVP • • • if patient is awake instruct them to report headaches, dizziness, or chest pain

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