A patient has not responded to IV fluids to raise blood pressure. Which medication does the pharmacist anticipate will be ordered?

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Vasopressors are the class of medication typically used to raise blood pressure when IV fluids, such as crystalloids, are not effective. They work by constricting blood vessels, which increases vascular resistance and, consequently, raises blood pressure.

A Patient Has Not Responded to IV Fluids to Raise