KROK 1 2012 – Question 161 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology

A patient has been diagnosed with transmural myocardial infarction. What drug should be given in order to prevent cardiogenic shock?

  1. A. Analgin
  2. B. Reserpin
  3. C. Promedol
  4. D. Phentolamine
  5. E. Octadine
Hint

Think about what in the early hours of a transmural infarction can reflexly precipitate shock, and which treatment removes that trigger rather than lowering blood pressure.

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