In the treatment of shock, which of the following vasoactive drugs results in reduced preload and afterload, reducing the oxygen demand of the heart?

In the treatment of shock, which of the following vasoactive drugs results in reduced preload and afterload, reducing the oxygen demand of the heart?


a) Nitroprusside (Nipride)

b) Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

c) Methoxamine (Vasoxyl)

d) Dopamine (Intropin)



Answer: A


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