You are caring for a client in shock who is deteriorating. You are infusing IV fluids and giving medications as ordered. What type of medications are you most likely giving to this client?
A) Hormone antagonist drugs
B) Antimetabolite drugs
C) Adrenergic drugs
D) Anticholinergic drugs

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Adrenergic drugs are medications that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, which can help increase heart rate and cardiac output to improve blood pressure in a client who is in shock. Examples of adrenergic drugs that may be used include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Hormone antagonist drugs, antimetabolite drugs, and anticholinergic drugs are not typically used in the treatment of shock.

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