An agent that is described as a vasopressor
A)causes peripheral vasodilation.
B)elevates blood pressure.
C)decreases systemic vascular resistance.
D)decreases cardiac output.

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A vasopressor is a medication that constricts blood vessels and elevates blood pressure. It does not cause peripheral vasodilation or decrease systemic vascular resistance. In some cases, a vasopressor may increase cardiac output, but it generally has more of an effect on increasing blood pressure.

An Agent That Is Described as a Vasopressor