A child has truncus arteriosus with hypotension and poor perfusion.Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A) Amiodarone (Cordarone)
B) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
C) Dopamine (Intropin)
D) Isoproterenol (Isuprel)

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Drugs used in this condition include preload- and afterload-reducing agents and positive inotropes.Dopamine is a positive inotrope.The other drugs would not be appropriate.

A Child Has Truncus Arteriosus with Hypotension and Poor Perfusion