Beta Blockers USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 73-year-old man with a large intracerebral hemorrhage (CT head shows 40-mL hematoma) is given mannitol to rapidly decrease intracranial pressure. Currently, BP 165/95 mmHg, HR 98/min, RR 22/min, SpO2 88% on room air. He soon develops dyspnea with bibasilar crackles on auscultation. Chest X-ray shows pulmonary edema. He denies orthopnea. Which comorbid condition most strongly predisposed him to this complication?
Answer choices
- AHeart failureCorrect answer
- BGout
- CBenign prostatic hyperplasia
- DAddison disease
- EClosed angle glaucoma
- FChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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