Question

You have established a dopamine drip on a 67 y/o male who is bradycardic and hypotensive.At what point must you contact medical command to increase the dose?

Answer 1

Contact medical command to increase the dose of dopamine for a bradycardic and hypotensive patient when there is no improvement after initial administration, condition changes, side effects occur, or the maximum dose is reached without effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

You should contact medical command to increase the dose of a dopamine drip for a 67-year-old male who is bradycardic and hypotensive when:

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• There is no improvement in the patient's blood pressure or heart rate after administering the initial dose according to protocol.
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• There are significant changes in the patient's condition that warrant an adjustment in therapy.
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• The patient develops any adverse reactions or side effects from the current dose.
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• You have reached the maximum dose within your scope of practice without the expected therapeutic effect.

It is essential to monitor the patient continuously and communicate effectively with the medical command to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.