NURS 3100 Exam 3 || All possible questions with 100% correct answers.

A client's heart rate is 72 beats per minute with a regular rhythm. How does the nurse interpret this data in relation to the client's peripheral nervous system? A.The sympathetic system is in control. B. The parasympathetic system is dominating. C. Both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are influencing cardiac status. D. The autonomic nervous system is affecting cardiac status. E. The somatic nervous system is affecting cardiac status. correct answers B, C, D A nurse is reading about the development of drugs that inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. The nurse would look for articles about which drug classes? A. Anticholinergics B. Parasympathomimetics C. Parasympatholytics D. Cholinergics E. Muscarinic blockers correct answers A, C, E Which is an adrenergic receptor associated with the sympathetic nervous system? A. Beta B. Dopamine C. Muscarinic D. Norepinephrine correct answers A A client has been prescribed an oral drug containing atropine. The nurse would hold the drug and contact the prescriber if the client states which of the following? A. "I would like to wait a few minutes to take this as I just drank some aloe juice." B. "Can I take this at the same time as my procainamide?" C. "I have had a headache this morning." D. "I am allergic to penicillin." E. "My gallbladder surgery is scheduled for next week." correct answers A, B The nurse has completed medication education about pyridostigmine (Mestinon), an indirect cholinergic drug, for a client with myasthenia gravis. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement? A. "My heart may beat slower while I am on this drug." B. "It is really important to take my medication on time." C. "I must take this medication immediately before eating a full meal." D. "I will need to increase my fluid intake with this medication." correct answers B The health-care provider has ordered bethanechol (Urecholine), a cholinergic drug, for the client with urinary retention. The client also has an enlarged prostate gland. What is the priority action by the nurse? A. Administer the drug and measure urinary output. B. Hold the drug and contact the health-care provider. C. Hold the drug and prepare to catheterize the client. D. Administer the drug and push fluids. correct answers B