A patient is receiving dopamine, a vasoactive drug, to increase stroke volume for shock. The nurse should be aware of which of the following when monitoring a vasoactive drug?
A) The drug should be discontinued immediately after blood pressure increases.
B) The drug dose should be weaned prior to discontinuation.
C) The drug may cause respiratory alkalosis.
D) The drug reduces oxygen demands of the heart.
Ans: B
Feedback: When vasoactive medications are discontinued, they should never be stopped abruptly because this could cause severe hemodynamic instability, perpetuating the shock state.
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