A 45-year-old presents with severe sepsis from pneumonia. After fluids and antibiotics, persistent hypotension requires vasopressors. Which is first-l...

Question

A 45-year-old presents with severe sepsis from pneumonia. After fluids and antibiotics, persistent hypotension requires vasopressors. Which is first-line?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Vasopressin as first-line monotherapy

Septic Shock — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A 45-year-old presents with severe sepsis from pneumonia. After fluids and antibiotics, persistent hypotension requires vasopressors. Which is first-line?