Dobutamine is the synthetic analog of dopamine but is less beta-selective than dopamine.

Which of the following is NOT one of the physician's rights?

a. Can select patients he or she wishes to treat b. Can refuse service to patients c. Can take vacations and time off d. Can terminate treatment as desired

You have been chosen by the medical director to give a 15-minute presentation on cold-related emergencies to a local volunteer fire department. In preparing the talk, which one of the following points should you emphasize?

A) Emergency responders play a critical role in caring for the hypothermic patient since the most important phase of care occurs during the first 30 minutes. B) Of the two types of cold-related injuries, a local cold injury, or frostbite, is more life-threatening since it can result in the loss of fingers, toes, arms, or legs. C) Coma or unresponsiveness in the patient suffering a cold-related injury is actually protective since it decreases the body's energy requirements. D) A cold-related emergency becomes critical when the body temperature falls below 79°F since at this point the body loses ability to regulate its temperature.