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Which condition is characterized by relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation?
Which condition is characterized by relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation?
- Hypovolaemic Shock
- Septic Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Distributive Shock (correct)
Which type of shock is caused by drugs like nitrates and calcium-channel blockers?
Which type of shock is caused by drugs like nitrates and calcium-channel blockers?
- Barbiturate poisoning
- Neurogenic shock (correct)
- Extracardiac obstructive shock
- Anaphylactic shock
What is a leading cause of death for critically ill people?
What is a leading cause of death for critically ill people?
- Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
- Insufficient blood flow reaching body tissues (correct)
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Severe vomiting
Which symptom is associated with shock?
Which symptom is associated with shock?
What type of shock is characterized by decreased pumping function of the heart?
What type of shock is characterized by decreased pumping function of the heart?
Which type of shock is caused by massive pulmonary embolism?
Which type of shock is caused by massive pulmonary embolism?
What causes relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation in distributive shock?
What causes relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation in distributive shock?
Which of the following is true about crystalloids?
Which of the following is true about crystalloids?
What is the drug of choice for anaphylactic shock?
What is the drug of choice for anaphylactic shock?
What is the primary route for administering epinephrine in emergency situations?
What is the primary route for administering epinephrine in emergency situations?
What is the preferred route for administering norepinephrine for rapid onset of action?
What is the preferred route for administering norepinephrine for rapid onset of action?
Which vasopressor stimulates alpha1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction?
Which vasopressor stimulates alpha1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction?
What is the drug of choice in septic shock?
What is the drug of choice in septic shock?
Which medication has a weak effect on beta2 receptors and stimulates beta1 receptors to increase cardiac output and heart rate?
Which medication has a weak effect on beta2 receptors and stimulates beta1 receptors to increase cardiac output and heart rate?
Which of the following is a cause of hypovolaemic shock?
Which of the following is a cause of hypovolaemic shock?
Which type of shock is characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac?
Which type of shock is characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac?
Which symptom is associated with shock?
Which symptom is associated with shock?
What causes relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation in distributive shock?
What causes relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation in distributive shock?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in filling of cardiac chambers and a decrease in cardiac output?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in filling of cardiac chambers and a decrease in cardiac output?
Which type of shock is caused by drugs like nitrates and calcium-channel blockers?
Which type of shock is caused by drugs like nitrates and calcium-channel blockers?
What is the primary route for administering epinephrine in emergency situations?
What is the primary route for administering epinephrine in emergency situations?
What is the drug of choice for anaphylactic shock?
What is the drug of choice for anaphylactic shock?
What type of shock is characterized by decreased pumping function of the heart?
What type of shock is characterized by decreased pumping function of the heart?
What causes intravascular deficit in hypovolaemic shock?
What causes intravascular deficit in hypovolaemic shock?
Which vasopressor stimulates alpha1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction?
Which vasopressor stimulates alpha1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction?
Which medication has minor activity on beta1 receptors and stimulates alpha1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction?
Which medication has minor activity on beta1 receptors and stimulates alpha1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction?
What is the drug of choice for septic shock?
What is the drug of choice for septic shock?
Which medication is preferred for the treatment of shock when volume resuscitation fails to maintain adequate blood pressure and organ perfusion?
Which medication is preferred for the treatment of shock when volume resuscitation fails to maintain adequate blood pressure and organ perfusion?
What is the primary effect of dopamine at low doses?
What is the primary effect of dopamine at low doses?
Which medication stimulates $\beta$1 receptors to increase cardiac output and heart rate?
Which medication stimulates $\beta$1 receptors to increase cardiac output and heart rate?
What is the primary route for administering epinephrine in emergency situations?
What is the primary route for administering epinephrine in emergency situations?
What is the primary route for administering norepinephrine for rapid onset of action?
What is the primary route for administering norepinephrine for rapid onset of action?
What causes relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation in distributive shock?
What causes relative hypovolemia due to vasodilation in distributive shock?
What is the duration of action for epinephrine?
What is the duration of action for epinephrine?
What are the potential side effects of norepinephrine?
What are the potential side effects of norepinephrine?
At what infusion rates is dopamine used for treating shock?
At what infusion rates is dopamine used for treating shock?
