Nitroprusside purpose - decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload)

Dobutamine mechanism of action - contractility

Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - 0.5-4mcg/kg/min

increases renal and mesentric perfusion

Dopamine at a mid-range dose - 4-10mcg/kg/min

increases contractility and heart rate

Dopamine at a high-range dose - greater than 10mcg/kg/min

vasoconstriction and increases BP

Dopamine and Levophed infiltration - leads to tissue necrosis

Dopamine antid...
RECF Fundamentals Study Guide | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
VA Contractors: VA Advanced (Class A) 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers
MERA Customer Service | 100 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | 2022
NASLCA Virginia Exam Practice | Answered Correctly | Latest Version 2024
Contractors License VA PART 2024 Questions & Answers (Verified)