Which drug is used for short-term treatment of refractory heart failure?

a. Epinephrine
b. Furosemide
c. Dobutamine
d. Calcium salts


ANS: C
Dobutamine, a relative of dopamine, increases myocardial contractility but produces little systemic arterial constriction. It is incompatible with alkaline solutions.

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