NUR 138 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | NUR 138 STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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Definition
The nurse discovers that the IV infusion of a patient who has been
receiving an IV vasopressor has infiltrated. The nurse will expect which
drug to be used to reverse the effects of the vasopressor in the
infiltrated area?
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Phentolamine Atropine
Clonidine Dobutamine
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,Definition
causes release of catecholamine from storage sites (vesicles) in nerve
endings. catecholamine then binds to receptors and causes a
physiological response.
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adrenergic drugs mechanism of
Adrenergic drugs action: mixed-acting
sympathomimetic
andrenergic drugs mechanism
of action: indirect-acting Dopaminergic receptors
sympathomimetic
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Definition
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient taking
salmeterol by inhaler?
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, Shake well prior to use Inhale twice a day to prevent attack
Rinse mouth after use Shake before use
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Definition
Cholinergic ACH
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Both Parasympathetic & Sympathetic Parasympathetic
Sympathetic Enteric
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Definition
mimics the effects of the CNS neurotransmitters NE, EPI, Dopamine
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ANSWERS | NUR 138 STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 46
Definition
The nurse discovers that the IV infusion of a patient who has been
receiving an IV vasopressor has infiltrated. The nurse will expect which
drug to be used to reverse the effects of the vasopressor in the
infiltrated area?
Give this one a go later!
Phentolamine Atropine
Clonidine Dobutamine
Don't know?
2 of 46
,Definition
causes release of catecholamine from storage sites (vesicles) in nerve
endings. catecholamine then binds to receptors and causes a
physiological response.
Give this one a go later!
adrenergic drugs mechanism of
Adrenergic drugs action: mixed-acting
sympathomimetic
andrenergic drugs mechanism
of action: indirect-acting Dopaminergic receptors
sympathomimetic
Don't know?
3 of 46
Definition
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient taking
salmeterol by inhaler?
Give this one a go later!
, Shake well prior to use Inhale twice a day to prevent attack
Rinse mouth after use Shake before use
Don't know?
4 of 46
Definition
Cholinergic ACH
Give this one a go later!
Both Parasympathetic & Sympathetic Parasympathetic
Sympathetic Enteric
Don't know?
5 of 46
Definition
mimics the effects of the CNS neurotransmitters NE, EPI, Dopamine
Give this one a go later!
