A Patient Is Receiving Dobutamine [Dobutrex] as a Continuous Infusion

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving dobutamine [Dobutrex] as a continuous infusion in the immediate postoperative period. The patient also is receiving a diuretic. What adverse drug reactions are possible in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Angina
• B) Dysrhythmias
• C) Hypotension
• D) Oliguria
• E) Tachycardia

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Definitions:

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing feelings, actions, and decisions in ways that are not fully apparent to the individual.

Psychoanalytic Techniques

Methods used in psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious mind and resolve deep-seated psychological conflicts.

Self-Esteem

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Free Association

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