NUR 138 exam 2 Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions

What is another name for an adrenergic drug? correct answer: Sympathomimetic drug The nurse is administering an adrenergic drug and will monitor for which possible side effect? correct answer: Tachycardia The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs may be used to treat which conditions? correct answer: Asthma; Open-angle glaucoma; Nasal congestion 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? correct answer: Epinephrine 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? correct answer: "This inhaler is for prevention of asthma attacks, not for an acute asthma attack." Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient taking salmeterol by inhaler? correct answer: Rinse mouth after use 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 dr