Question

A 70-year-old with pneumonia meets severe CAP criteria and is hypotensive despite 30 mL/kg fluids. Which initial vasopressor is recommended to maintain MAP ≥65 mm Hg?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Epinephrine as first-line

Answer

Vasopressin as sole first-line

Practice question

A 70-year-old with pneumonia meets severe CAP criteria and is hypotensive despite 30 mL/kg fluids. Which initial vasopressor is recommended to maintain MAP ≥65 mm Hg?