A Patient Was Admitted to an Orthopedic Surgeon's Service for a Fractured

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to an orthopedic surgeon's service for a fractured leg.In the course of the examination,the patient also was found to have a lung condition.With respect to the diagnosis of his lung disease,this finding most likely will generate an order for:

• A)hemodialysis.
• B)peritoneal dialysis.
• C)hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
• D)a consultation.

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Definitions:

Dobutamine Hydrochloride

A synthetic drug administered intravenously to increase cardiac output, especially in patients with heart failure.

Cardiac Decompensation

A state in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood to meet the body's needs, often leading to heart failure.

Flow Rate

The volume of fluid that passes through a surface per unit of time, frequently measured in liters per minute (L/min) or gallons per hour (GPH).

Dobutamine

A medication used in the treatment of heart failure and cardiogenic shock, primarily acting by increasing heart rate and strength of heart contractions.