The nurse reviews medications prescribed for a patient being treated for cardiogenic shock. Which medications will the nurse most likely provide to this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. Dopamine is commonly used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
2. Norepinephrine is commonly used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
3. Dobutamine may be used in the patient with cardiogenic shock who has an adequate blood pressure.
4. Epinephrine is not used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
5. Phenylephrine is a vasopressor and may be used in the patient with cardiogenic shock who is receiving dobutamine.

The Nurse Reviews Medications Prescribed for a Patient Being Treated