Which of the following do vasopressor drugs NOT do during a resuscitation?
A) They maintain blood flow to the kidneys.
B) They stimulate alpha receptors in the blood vessels to produce vasoconstriction and raise blood pressure.
C) They stimulate beta1 receptors to increase the heart rate.
D) They correct the decreased pH of the blood.
Answer: D
A) They DO maintain blood flow to the kidneys.
B) They DO stimulate alpha receptors to raise the blood pressure.
C) They DO stimulate beta1 receptors to increase the heart rate.
D) They do not affect the pH of the blood.
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