A 50-year-old with severe CAP and septic shock receives 30 mL/kg crystalloid and broad antibiotics. Lactate remains elevated. Next vasopressor?...

Question

A 50-year-old with severe CAP and septic shock receives 30 mL/kg crystalloid and broad antibiotics. Lactate remains elevated. Next vasopressor?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Epinephrine as first‑line

Answer

Vasopressin as first‑line alone

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock