A Patient with End-Stage Heart Failure Is Experiencing Considerable Dyspnea

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with end-stage heart failure is experiencing considerable dyspnea.Appropriate pharmacological management of this symptom includes:

• A) administration of 6 mg of midazolam ( Versed ) and initiation of a continuous midazolam infusion.
• B) administration of morphine, 5 mg IV bolus, and initiation of a continuous morphine infusion.
• C) hourly increases of the midazolam ( Versed ) infusion by 100% dose increments.
• D) hourly increases of the morphine infusion by 100% dose increments.

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, it is a non-metallic gas that makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume.

Formula

A symbolic representation of the composition of a compound, indicating the elements present and the ratio of atoms or ions.

Cyanate Ion

A negatively charged ion or anion with the formula OCN-, derived from cyanic acid.

Cyanide Ion

An anion with the formula CN−, known for its high toxicity, it can form various inorganic and organic compounds.