A patient with septic shock is treated with norepinephrine. Which effect does this medication primarily provide?
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Correct answer: Vasoconstriction preserving coronary perfusion
Norepinephrine causes potent α1-mediated vasoconstriction, helping restore systemic vascular resistance. It supports blood pressure in septic shock.
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