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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
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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