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An adult patient with diagnoses of liver cirrhosis and hepatitis C is exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock. How will the patient's compromised hepatic function affect the possible use of epinephrine?
A)The patient will require a higher-than-normal dose.
B)The patient's hepatic function is not a priority consideration.
C)The patient should not receive epinephrine by a parenteral route.
D)The patient should receive a small fraction of the normal dose.
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Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice


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Liver disease is not usually considered a contraindication to administering adrenergic drugs. Dosages do not normally need to be adjusted.
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