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What is the main action of norepinephrine (Levophed)?
What is the main action of norepinephrine (Levophed)?
- Causing vasodilation and decreased myocardial contractility
- Causing vasoconstriction and increased myocardial contractility (correct)
- Inhibiting sympathetic nervous system activity
- Acting as a beta-2 antagonist
What is the common indication for using norepinephrine (Levophed)?
What is the common indication for using norepinephrine (Levophed)?
- Hemodynamically significant hypotension refractory to other sympathomimetics (correct)
- Syncope associated with bradycardia
- Migraine headaches
- Hypertension due to hypovolemia
What is a potential side effect of norepinephrine (Levophed)?
What is a potential side effect of norepinephrine (Levophed)?
- Reduced myocardial contractility
- Decreased heart rate
- Hypotension
- Hypertension (correct)
