Shock Flashcards
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1
Q
First initial intervention in sepsis
A
IV Bolus
2
Q
Which of the following medications would potentially cause cardiac output to decrease in a normal heart?
A
Alpha-1 agonist
3
Q
A
D. Chronotropy
4
Q
A
C. Arterial vasodilator
B/c of reflex tachycardia
5
Q
A
PCWP is decreased and SVR is increased
6
Q
A
D. IV dobutamine
Dobutamine = + inotrope (aka central pressor)
7
Q
A
C. Distributive shock
Due to loss of sympathetic input secondary to spinal cord injury
