Epinephrine causes vasoconstriction, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, and:

A) increases cardiac output.
B) may complicate the condition of patients in neurogenic shock.
C) can cause the airway to swell.
D) decreases the dilation of blood vessels.


Answer: A

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