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Nitroprusside purpose - ANSWERSdecreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - ANSWERScontractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - ANSWERS0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - ANSWERS4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - ANSWERSgreater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed infiltra...

BKAT ICU Post Test With All Correct Answers!! Nitroprusside purpose - ANSWER decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - ANSWER contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - ANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - ANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - ANSWER greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction a...

Nitroprusside purpose - ANSWERSdecreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - ANSWERScontractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - ANSWERS0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - ANSWERS4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - ANSWERSgreater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed infiltra...