Pharmacology for Nurses I: Cardiovascular Medications: Low dose - activates receptors in kidneys producing renal artery dilation; Moderate dose - activates beta-1 receptors increasing heart rate and contractility; High dose - activates alpha receptors producing vasoconstriction

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Low dose - activates receptors in kidneys producing renal artery dilation; Moderate dose - activates beta-1 receptors increasing heart rate and contractility; High dose - activates alpha receptors producing vasoconstriction

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Dopamine: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacology for Nurses I: Cardiovascular Medications

Low dose - activates receptors in kidneys producing renal artery dilation; Moderate dose - activates beta-1 receptors increasing heart rate and contractility; High dose - activates alpha receptors producing vasoconstriction

Dopamine: Mechanism of Action

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