A student is writing her final exam in pharmacology. A question asks the student to identify drugs used in the treatment of shock. Which of the following does the student include in her Answer?

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Rationale 1. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker and is not used in shock 
Rationale 2. Furosemide is a diuretic and is not used in shock
Rationale 3. Norepinephrine is a vasoconstrictor and is useful in treating shock not caused by hypovolemia
Rationale 4. Dobutamine is a vasoactive adrenergic that increases the contractility and cardiac output
Rationale 5. Reteplase is a thrombolytic not used in the treatment of shock.

A Student Is Writing Her Final Exam in Pharmacology