NUR 138 Ch 18 & 19 Exam #2 Review #2 with
Complete Solutions
Sympathomimetic drug - ANSWER-What is another name for an adrenergic drug?
Tachycardia - ANSWER-The nurse is administering an adrenergic drug and will
monitor for which possible side effect?
Asthma; Open-angle glaucoma; Nasal congestion - ANSWER-The nurse is aware
that adrenergic drugs may be used to treat which conditions?
Epinephrine - ANSWER-A woman who is allergic to bees has just been stung while
out in her garden. She reaches for her bee-sting kit, which would most likely
contain which drug?
"This inhaler is for prevention of asthma attacks, not for an acute asthma attack." -
ANSWER-A 13 yo girl was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago. Today her physician
wants to start her on salmeterol administered via inhaler. The nurse needs to
remember to include which statement when teaching the girl and her family about
the drug?
Rinse mouth after use - ANSWER-Which instruction should the nurse provide to the
patient taking salmeterol by inhaler?
Tricyclic antidepressants; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); Antihistamines -
ANSWER-The nurse is reviewing the medication orders of a newly admitted patient
who has an infusion of the adrenergic drug dopamine. Which of the drugs or drug
classes, if also given to the patient, may cause an interaction?
Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg; Decrease in heart rate to 100 bpm; Increase in
urine output to 30 mL/hr - ANSWER-The nurse is administering dopamine to the
patient in cardiogenic shock after a motor vehicle accident. Which assessment
finding indicates the dopamine is achieving its desired effect?
The interrupt premature labor contractions - ANSWER-During pharmacology class, a
nursing student asks about the use of beta2 agonists in pregnancy. The most
appropriate response by the nursing faculty member would be which of the
following?
Vasodilation; Decreased blood pressure; Constriction of the pupil - ANSWER-
Adrenergic blockade at the alpha-adrenergic receptors leads to which effects?
Phentolamine - ANSWER-The nurse discovers that the IV infusion of a patient who
has been receiving an IV vasopressor has infiltrated. The nurse will expect which
Complete Solutions
Sympathomimetic drug - ANSWER-What is another name for an adrenergic drug?
Tachycardia - ANSWER-The nurse is administering an adrenergic drug and will
monitor for which possible side effect?
Asthma; Open-angle glaucoma; Nasal congestion - ANSWER-The nurse is aware
that adrenergic drugs may be used to treat which conditions?
Epinephrine - ANSWER-A woman who is allergic to bees has just been stung while
out in her garden. She reaches for her bee-sting kit, which would most likely
contain which drug?
"This inhaler is for prevention of asthma attacks, not for an acute asthma attack." -
ANSWER-A 13 yo girl was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago. Today her physician
wants to start her on salmeterol administered via inhaler. The nurse needs to
remember to include which statement when teaching the girl and her family about
the drug?
Rinse mouth after use - ANSWER-Which instruction should the nurse provide to the
patient taking salmeterol by inhaler?
Tricyclic antidepressants; Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); Antihistamines -
ANSWER-The nurse is reviewing the medication orders of a newly admitted patient
who has an infusion of the adrenergic drug dopamine. Which of the drugs or drug
classes, if also given to the patient, may cause an interaction?
Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg; Decrease in heart rate to 100 bpm; Increase in
urine output to 30 mL/hr - ANSWER-The nurse is administering dopamine to the
patient in cardiogenic shock after a motor vehicle accident. Which assessment
finding indicates the dopamine is achieving its desired effect?
The interrupt premature labor contractions - ANSWER-During pharmacology class, a
nursing student asks about the use of beta2 agonists in pregnancy. The most
appropriate response by the nursing faculty member would be which of the
following?
Vasodilation; Decreased blood pressure; Constriction of the pupil - ANSWER-
Adrenergic blockade at the alpha-adrenergic receptors leads to which effects?
Phentolamine - ANSWER-The nurse discovers that the IV infusion of a patient who
has been receiving an IV vasopressor has infiltrated. The nurse will expect which
