What is the proposed mechanism for the pictured antidote when used as a pressor for refractory vasoplegic shock?
- Alpha-1-adrenergic agonist
- Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
- Nitric oxide/cyclic GMP pathway inhibition
- Vasopressin-1 receptor agonist
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