Clinical Management of Circulatory Shock Quiz

Test your knowledge on circulatory shock. Learn about causes, treatments, and complications in this comprehensive quiz on shock medicine.

#1

Which of the following is a common cause of distributive shock?

Hypovolemia
Sepsis
Myocardial infarction
Pulmonary embolism
#2

In cardiogenic shock, which organ is primarily affected due to inadequate perfusion?

Brain
Kidneys
Liver
Heart
#3

Which of the following medications is a vasopressor commonly used in the treatment of shock?

Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine
Furosemide
Atropine
#4

Which of the following is a clinical feature of hypovolemic shock?

Bounding pulses
Decreased urine output
Hypertension
Tachycardia
1 answered
#5

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention in the management of shock?

Oxygen therapy
Fluid resuscitation
Beta-blocker administration
Vasopressor therapy
1 answered
#6

Which of the following is a clinical feature of cardiogenic shock?

Warm extremities
Tachycardia
Decreased central venous pressure
Pulmonary congestion
#7

What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for hypovolemic shock?

Vasopressors
Intravenous fluids
Antibiotics
Inotropes
#8

Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of septic shock?

Fever
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Bradycardia
1 answered
#9

Which of the following is a characteristic of neurogenic shock?

Hypertension
Bradycardia
Warm, dry skin
Increased bowel sounds
1 answered
#10

What is the most common cause of obstructive shock?

Pulmonary embolism
Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Sepsis
#11

What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in the management of shock?

To increase cardiac output
To decrease blood pressure
To correct electrolyte imbalances
To reduce systemic vascular resistance
#12

Which of the following is a hallmark sign of cardiogenic shock?

Tachycardia
Warm extremities
Elevated central venous pressure
Hypotension
1 answered
#13

What is the primary mechanism of action of dobutamine in the treatment of cardiogenic shock?

Increasing systemic vascular resistance
Increasing heart rate
Decreasing preload
Increasing myocardial contractility
1 answered
#14

Which of the following laboratory findings is associated with distributive shock?

Elevated lactate levels
Decreased white blood cell count
Decreased serum troponin levels
Elevated serum creatinine levels
1 answered
#15

What is the primary mechanism of action of norepinephrine in the treatment of shock?

Increasing heart rate
Decreasing preload
Increasing systemic vascular resistance
Decreasing afterload
1 answered
#16

What is the primary mechanism of action of epinephrine in the treatment of shock?

Increasing preload
Decreasing afterload
Increasing systemic vascular resistance
Increasing heart rate
1 answered

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