Which vasoconstrictor is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis?
1. Norepinephrine (Levophed)
2. Epinephrine
3. Dopamine (Dopastat)
4. Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Norepinephrine (Levophed) is incorrect because epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis.
Rationale 2: Epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis.
Rationale 3: Dopamine (Dopastat) is incorrect because epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis.
Rationale 4: Dobutamine (Dobutrex) is incorrect because epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis.
Global Rationale: Epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis. Norepinephrine (Levophed) is incorrect because epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis. Dopamine (Dopastat) is incorrect because epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis. Dobutamine (Dobutrex) is incorrect because epinephrine is usually associated with the treatment of anaphylaxis.
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