Pharmacotherapy Of Cardiogenic Shock Flashcards
What is the first-line vasopressor used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock?
Norepinephrine
True or False: Inotropes are commonly used in the pharmacotherapy of cardiogenic shock to improve contractility.
True
Fill in the blank: Dobutamine is a _________ used in cardiogenic shock to increase cardiac output.
positive inotrope
Which medication is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor commonly used in cardiogenic shock?
Milrinone
What class of medication is commonly used in cardiogenic shock to reduce afterload?
Vasodilators
What is the main goal of pharmacotherapy in cardiogenic shock?
To improve cardiac output and tissue perfusion
Which medication is used in cardiogenic shock to reduce preload and pulmonary congestion?
Diuretics
What is the role of inotropes in the treatment of cardiogenic shock?
To increase myocardial contractility
Which medication is commonly used in cardiogenic shock to maintain blood pressure and perfusion?
Vasopressors
Fill in the blank: Cardiogenic shock is characterized by inadequate _________ to meet the metabolic demands of the body.
perfusion
True or False: Diuretics are used in cardiogenic shock to increase preload.
False
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?
Impaired cardiac function
Which medication class is used in cardiogenic shock to reduce systemic vascular resistance?
Vasodilators
Fill in the blank: Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition that results in __________ organ perfusion.
inadequate
What is the mechanism of action of vasopressors in cardiogenic shock?
To increase systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure
