This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
[{'content': 'In gram negative septicemia, early findings setting \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance, B. Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance, C. Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance, D. Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Answer is B (Cardiac output, Total peripheral resistance) septic shock is characterized by normal or. increased cardiac output and decreased systemic vascular resistance. Septic Shock :Usually results from a severe decrease in systemic vascular resistance, besides various other features. Cardiac output is initially normal or even elevated. lnfact, normal or increased cardiac output and decreased systemic vascular resistance characterize septic shock (as in Gram negative septicemia here) and distinguish it from cardiogenic, extra-cardiac, obstructive and hypovolumic shock.', 'role': 'assistant'}]