Question

Dopamine for post cardiac arrest care for BP 80-89 is ____________.

A)0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/min
B)5-20 mcg/kg/min
C)10-20 mcg/kg/min
D)2-5 mcg/kg/min

Answer 1

The appropriate dosage range for dopamine for post cardiac arrest care is 5-20 mcg/kg/min.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dopamine is a medication that can be used in post cardiac arrest care to increase blood pressure. The appropriate dosage range for dopamine for patients with a blood pressure of 80-89 is 5-20 mcg/kg/min, which corresponds to option B. This means that for every kilogram of body weight, the patient should receive a dose of dopamine in the range of 5 to 20 micrograms per minute.