When caring for a client in cardiogenic shock, the nurse plans to administer which of the following drugs to raise the blood pressure?
A)
aminophylline
B)
dopamine
C)
lanoxin
D)
furosemide
B
Explanation:
A)
Dopamine is a vasopressor drug that produces vasoconstriction and raises the blood pressure. Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. Lanoxin is a cardiac glycoside and strengthens cardiac contractility and slows conduction. Furosemide is a diuretic that promotes fluid loss.
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B)
Dopamine is a vasopressor drug that produces vasoconstriction and raises the blood pressure. Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. Lanoxin is a cardiac glycoside and strengthens cardiac contractility and slows conduction. Furosemide is a diuretic that promotes fluid loss.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Dopamine is a vasopressor drug that produces vasoconstriction and raises the blood pressure. Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. Lanoxin is a cardiac glycoside and strengthens cardiac contractility and slows conduction. Furosemide is a diuretic that promotes fluid loss.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Dopamine is a vasopressor drug that produces vasoconstriction and raises the blood pressure. Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. Lanoxin is a cardiac glycoside and strengthens cardiac contractility and slows conduction. Furosemide is a diuretic that promotes fluid loss.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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