Question

A 70-year-old woman is hospitalized with sepsis from pneumonia. After initial fluid resuscitation, her BP is 90/50 mm Hg, MAP 60 mm Hg, and lactate remains elevated. Which vasopressor is recommended as first-line to achieve target MAP?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Vasopressin

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman is hospitalized with sepsis from pneumonia. After initial fluid resuscitation, her BP is 90/50 mm Hg, MAP 60 mm Hg, and lactate remains elevated. Which vasopressor is recommended as first-line to achieve target MAP?