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NURS 316 WEEK 5 EXAM 2
TUTORING
1. SANS vs. PANS SANS: increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pupils dilate, liver
releases glucagon so blood glucose increases, bronchodilation
PANS: pupils constricted, increased GI secretions and activity, bronchoconstriction,
decreased glucose regulation, relaxed sphincters (BPH), lower blood pressure,
decreased sexual response
2. Adrenergic re- Alpha: smooth muscle of blood vessels, prostate
ceptors: Alpha re- Beta: 1 heart, 2 lungs
ceptors vs. Beta
receptors
3. S/S of left heart Tachypnea, Crackles, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, SOB, decreased SpO2
failure
4. Vasodilators Nitroglycerin (dilation of veins) decrease preload
Hydralazine (dilation of arteries) decrease afterload
Nitroprusside (dilation of arterioles and veins)
5. What is the mech- Acts directly on vascular smooth muscle to cause relaxation, leading to vasodilata-
anism of action of tion and a drop in blood pressure.
Nitroprusside?
6. What are the spe- Severe hypertension, hypertensive crisis, angina, and myocardial infarction (MI).
cific indications
for using Nitro-
prusside?
7. What are the Allergy, pregnancy, lactation, and cerebral insuflciency (ischemic stroke).
contraindica-
tions for
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,VVV
NURS 316 WEEK 5 EXAM 2
TUTORING
8. What cautions PVD, CAD, CHF, or tachycardia.
should be taken
when using
Vasodilators
(Nitroprus-
side/hy-
dralazine)?
9. What are Changes in blood pressure, reflex tachycardia, fluid retention, edema, CHF, gas-
common trointestinal upset, headache, and cyanide toxicity.
adverse effects
of Vasodilators
(Nitroprus-
side/hy-
dralazine)?
10. What nursing Monitor vital signs, ECG, and pulse oximetry continuously in emergency situations.
implications
should be
considered when
administering
Vasodilators
(Nitroprus-
side/hy-
dralazine)?
2/7
NURS 316 WEEK 5 EXAM 2
TUTORING
1. SANS vs. PANS SANS: increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pupils dilate, liver
releases glucagon so blood glucose increases, bronchodilation
PANS: pupils constricted, increased GI secretions and activity, bronchoconstriction,
decreased glucose regulation, relaxed sphincters (BPH), lower blood pressure,
decreased sexual response
2. Adrenergic re- Alpha: smooth muscle of blood vessels, prostate
ceptors: Alpha re- Beta: 1 heart, 2 lungs
ceptors vs. Beta
receptors
3. S/S of left heart Tachypnea, Crackles, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, SOB, decreased SpO2
failure
4. Vasodilators Nitroglycerin (dilation of veins) decrease preload
Hydralazine (dilation of arteries) decrease afterload
Nitroprusside (dilation of arterioles and veins)
5. What is the mech- Acts directly on vascular smooth muscle to cause relaxation, leading to vasodilata-
anism of action of tion and a drop in blood pressure.
Nitroprusside?
6. What are the spe- Severe hypertension, hypertensive crisis, angina, and myocardial infarction (MI).
cific indications
for using Nitro-
prusside?
7. What are the Allergy, pregnancy, lactation, and cerebral insuflciency (ischemic stroke).
contraindica-
tions for
1/7
,VVV
NURS 316 WEEK 5 EXAM 2
TUTORING
8. What cautions PVD, CAD, CHF, or tachycardia.
should be taken
when using
Vasodilators
(Nitroprus-
side/hy-
dralazine)?
9. What are Changes in blood pressure, reflex tachycardia, fluid retention, edema, CHF, gas-
common trointestinal upset, headache, and cyanide toxicity.
adverse effects
of Vasodilators
(Nitroprus-
side/hy-
dralazine)?
10. What nursing Monitor vital signs, ECG, and pulse oximetry continuously in emergency situations.
implications
should be
considered when
administering
Vasodilators
(Nitroprus-
side/hy-
dralazine)?
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