CNS Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 46-year-old man with cirrhosis presents with hematemesis and hypotension. Vital signs show BP 85/52 mmHg, HR 118/min, RR 20/min, temperature 37.2°C, and SpO2 98% on room air. Endoscopy confirms bleeding esophageal varices. Laboratory studies reveal hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL; no ascites on imaging. He receives a somatostatin analog that decreases splanchnic blood flow and portal venous pressure. Which of the following drugs was most likely administered?
Answer choices
- ALactulose
- BOmeprazole
- CPropranolol
- DDesmopressin
- EOctreotideCorrect answer
- FTerlipressin
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