Renal Dose Dopamine Debunked — FRCA Final MCQ

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Renal dose dopamine (1-3 mcg/kg/min) for renal protection is:

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Correct answer: E — For all post-op patients

Multiple RCTs (ANZICS 2000) and guidelines (NICE NG148, SSC 2021) specifically recommend AGAINST low-dose dopamine for renal protection. No benefit, potential harm.

Reference: Bellomo – 2000 – ANZICS; NICE – 2019 – NG148