Dopamine Is a Drug Commonly Used to Treat Patients Who

Dopamine is a drug commonly used to treat patients who in cardiogenic shock. What is the primary effect of dopamine?

A) Promotes arterial resistance and reduces systolic blood pressure.
B) Decreases venous resistance and helps decrease angina pain.
C) Increases renal perfusion and increases the pumping action of the heart.
D) Promotes arterial vasodilation and reduces the preload and afterload, increasing the pumping action of the heart.