 | Review the mechanism of action, physiologic effects, and pharmacokinetics of the following agents:
a. dopamine
b. dobutamine
c. Levophed
d. Nipride
e. nitroglycerine
f. vasopressin
g. milrinone
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| Explain the anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous
system as it pertains to "drip titration."
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| Outline a systematic approach to assessing and managing the
patient undergoing vasoactive drug therapy.
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| Utilize hemodynamic parameters in clinical decision-making
when caring for the patient undergoing vasoactive drug therapy.
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