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A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit after surgery from a gunshot wound. His family is very concerned about him and asks why the dobutamine (Dobutrex) is being administered. What is your best response?
 
  A) We are giving this drug to increase his blood pressure and heart rate.
  B) The medication will improve his condition and stabilize him.
  C) The medication will increase the force of the heart contraction and increase blood pressure.
  D) The medication will increase his heart rate and decrease his blood pressure.

Question 2

A patient is using oxymetazoline (Afrin). Which of the following conditions will contraindicate the use of this adrenergic drug?
 
  A) Nasal congestion
  B) Cough
  C) Hypertension
  D) Skin rash



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Rilsmarie951

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




fox

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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