Question

A 72-year-old arrives with fever, hypotension (MAP 55 mmHg after fluids), lactate 5.2 mmol/L, and suspected pneumonia. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, the MAP remains <65 mmHg. Which vasopressor is first-line?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Vasopressin

Answer

Epinephrine

Practice question

A 72-year-old arrives with fever, hypotension (MAP 55 mmHg after fluids), lactate 5.2 mmol/L, and suspected pneumonia. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, the MAP remains <65 mmHg. Which vasopressor is first-line?