The patient is admitted for GI bleeding,but the source is unknown.Before ordering endoscopy,the provider orders octreotide to be given intravenously.The purpose of this medication is to
A) increase portal pressure and improve liver function.
B) decrease splanchnic blood flow and portal pressure.
C) vasodilate the splanchnic arteriolar bed.
D) increase blood flow in the liver's collateral circulation.

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Octreotide is commonly ordered to slow or stop bleeding.Early administration provides for stabilization before endoscopy.These drugs decrease splanchnic blood flow, reduce portal pressure,and have minimal adverse effects Octreotide does not increase portal pressure,vasodilate the splanchnic arteriolar bed,or increase blood flow in the liver's collateral circulation.

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