A Patient in the Intensive Care Unit Is Given Dexmedetomidine

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient in the intensive care unit is given dexmedetomidine. Which therapeutic outcome may result from this medication?

• A) vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
• B) analgesia and sedation
• C) increased cardiac output
• D) muscle relaxation
• E) bronchodilation

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