An Agent That is Described as a Vasopressor

Question

An agent that is described as a vasopressor
A) causes peripheral vasodilation.
B) elevates blood pressure.
C) decreases systemic vascular resistance.
D) decreases cardiac output.

Accepted Answer

A vasopressor is a medication that constricts blood vessels in order to elevate blood pressure. This is the opposite of causing peripheral vasodilation or decreasing systemic vascular resistance, and it may or may not affect cardiac output depending on the specific medication and dose.