A 32-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus undergoes a laparoscopic appendectomy. During the surgery, her blood pressure falls suddenly to 80/40. In addition to IV saline infusion, which of the following is most likely to restore this patient’s blood pressure?
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Hydrocortisone
Norepinephrine
—
Cut-to-the-chase Answer (1:04):
—
HY USMLE Answer (5:25):
