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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The patient's family is asking questions about the medications used in the treatment for shock. The nurse explains that dopamine is one of the drugs being used and that it works:
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Correct Answer: B, C, E
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- B: At high doses, dopamine increases cardiac output by acting on beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart.
- C: At low doses, dopamine increases blood flow to the kidneys by dilating renal blood vessels.
- E: Dopamine causes vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure by acting on alpha-adrenergic receptors.
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- A: Dopamine is not used to treat anaphylaxis at any dose.
- D: Dopamine is not used at low doses to treat anaphylaxis.
- F, G: These options are not relevant to the mechanism of action of dopamine in shock treatment.
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