Which of the following statements regarding the use of vasopressin when managing cardiac arrest is correct?
A) If the initial drug you give is epinephrine, vasopressin should not be administered to the patient.
B) Vasopressin and epinephrine should be given together to achieve a more potent vasopressor effect.
C) Unlike epinephrine, vasopressin provides greater alpha and beta adrenergic stimulation.
D) A one-time dose of 40 units of vasopressin may be given to replace the first or second dose of epinephrine.
Answer: D) A one-time dose of 40 units of vasopressin may be given to replace the first or second dose of epinephrine.
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