Hemodynamics

Question 1

Name two pressors that truly just work as vasopressors, as in they increase systemic BP via peripheral vasoconstriction:

Answer 1

Norepinephrine
Vasopressin

Question 2

Name two pressors that are both inotropes and vasodilators:

Answer 2

Dobutamine
Milrinone

Question 3

Name two pressors that are both inotropes and “vasopressors” as in they constrict the peripheral vasculature:

Answer 3

Dopamine
Epinephrine