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Review Question - QID 213901

Pulmonary Edema Treatment Treatment directed at the underlying etiology QID: 213901 (M2.OMB.20.4688)
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QID 213901 (Type "213901" in App Search)
A 57-year-old man presents to the emergency department with dyspnea. He states it started yesterday and has continued to increase in severity. The patient was recently discharged from the hospital for a ST-elevation myocardial infarction 3 days ago. He has a past medical history of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and IV drug use. His temperature is 98.7°F (37.1°C), blood pressure is 159/92 mmHg, pulse is 88/min, respirations are 15/min, and oxygen saturation is 90% on room air. An ECG is notable for deep Q waves and a chest radiograph is performed as seen in Figure A. Which of the following would be the most appropriate initial treatment for this patient?
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