The Use of Sympathomimetics Such as Norepinephrine Should Be Used

question 1

Multiple Choice

The use of sympathomimetics such as norepinephrine should be used with caution in patients on beta adrenergic blockers due to:

• A) Creation of acute malignant hypertension
• B) Adverse effect of pulmonary hypertension
• C) Acute hypertension due to unopposed alpha-1 receptor blockade
• D) Reduced renal blood flow
• E) Ventilation-perfusion mismatch

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