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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Physiologic effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy include all of the following except:
 
  a. neovascularization.
  b. bubble reduction.
  c. enhanced immune function.
  d. systemic vasodilation.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions can be treated with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy?
 
  1. Carbon monoxide poisoning
  2. Septic shock
  3. Air embolism
  4. Clostridial gangrene
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


tranoy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The known physiologic effects of HBO therapy are summarized in Box 41-5.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Other indications for HBO therapy are listed in Box 41-6.


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