Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a blood pressure of 88/50 mm Hg and develops septic shock. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Dopamine
Rationale:
🟥 Dopamine is a vasopressor and inotropic agent that increases blood pressure, cardiac output, and renal perfusion in cases of shock.
🟥 Septic shock is characterized by systemic vasodilation and capillary leak, which must be counteracted with vasopressors after fluid resuscitation.
🟥 Nitroprusside is a vasodilator, which would worsen hypotension.
🟥 Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, useful for allergic reactions, not septic shock.
🟥 Desmopressin is used for diabetes insipidus or certain bleeding disorders, not septic shock.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4