A child has truncus arteriosus with hypotension and poor perfusion. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A.
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
B.
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
C.
Dopamine (Intropin)
D.
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
ANS: B
Drugs used in this condition include preload- and afterload-reducing agents and positive inotropes. Dopamine is a positive inotrope. The other drugs would not be appropriate.
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