Examples of vasoconstrictors used to treat shock include all of the following except
1. propranolol (Inderal).
2. dobutamine (Dobutrex)
3. norepinephrine (Levophed).
4. phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine).
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Propranolol is a beta blocker used to treat hypertension.
Rationale 2: Dobutamine is a vasoconstrictor used to treat vasodilatation and hypotension, which occur in shock.
Rationale 3: Norepinephrine is a vasoconstrictor used to treat vasodilatation and hypotension, which occur in shock.
Rationale 4: Phenylephrine is a vasoconstrictor used to treat vasodilatation and hypotension, which occur in shock.
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