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4. A patient in cardiogenic shock is prescribed dobutamine infusion. What is the primary therapeutic effect of dobutamine in this situation?

A. Decrease myocardial contractility
B. Increase myocardial contractility and cardiac output
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C. Increase systemic vascular resistance
D. Decrease heart rate

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  • Decrease myocardial contractility
  • Increase myocardial contractility and cardiac output
  • Increase systemic vascular resistance
  • Decrease heart rate

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