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

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

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

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