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stevenposner

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on: Jul 23, 2018
After dopamine is administered to a patient who has been hypotensive, which indicator would the nurse use to judge a successful response?
 
  1. Decrease in pulse and blood pressure
  2. Increase in urine output
  3. Weight gain
  4. Improved gastric motility

Question 2

A nurse administers dobutamine. This drug is indicated for which condition?
 
  1. Hypotension
  2. Shock
  3. Asthma
  4. Heart failure


Fayaz00962

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


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