Question

A 70-year-old presents with septic shock after 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloid and broad-spectrum antibiotics; MAP remains 55 mm Hg. Which vasopressor is first-line?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Vasopressin as initial agent

Answer

Epinephrine as initial agent

Practice question

A 70-year-old presents with septic shock after 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloid and broad-spectrum antibiotics; MAP remains 55 mm Hg. Which vasopressor is first-line?