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Etomidate

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the Critical Care Medications series lesson covering Etomidate.

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Question 1 of 5

Etomidate is structurally similar to other anesthetic agents.

A

True

B

False

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is TRUE about the hemodynamic profile of Etomidate.

A

There is significant vasodilation

B

It causes the release of histamine

C

There is a decrease in contractility

D

There is minimal to no decrease in cardiac output

Question 3 of 5

Adrenal suppression following a bolus dose typically lasts for how long?

A

4 hours

B

8 hours

C

24 hours

D

72 hours

Question 4 of 5

What is the dosing range?

A

0.02-0.06 mg/kg

B

0.2-0.6 mg/kg

C

2-6 mg/kg

D

20-60 mg/kg

Question 5 of 5

When using Etomidate for intubation, the typical dose for a 100kg patient would be?

A

1-2 mg

B

2-4 mg

C

10-20 mg

D

20-30 mg

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