a nurse will monitor the pt taking albuterol for what conditions -
ANSWERS-palpitations, hypertension, bronchospasm
A patient is given epinephrine, an adrenergic agonist
(sympathomimetic). The nurse should monitor the patient for which
condition?
a. Decreased pulse
b. Pupil constriction
c. Bronchial constriction
d. Increased blood pressure - ANSWERS-D
A patient who is taking epinephrine is also taking several other
medications. The nurse should realize that there is a possible drug
interaction with which drugs? - ANSWERS-beta blockers
ginkgo may decrease the effects of what drug - ANSWERS-phenytoin
what drug is a propionic acid derivative - ANSWERS-ibuprofen
Tramadol does not result in ___________. take for ____________ -
ANSWERS-respiratory depression; 5 days or less
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what do you do if aspirin upsets the stomach - ANSWERS-take an
enteric coated tablet
what substance is a synthetic catecholamine - ANSWERS-dobutamine
what occurrence is an effect of beta-1 adrenergic receptor stimulation -
ANSWERS-increased renin secretion
which body parts are regulated by the ANS - ANSWERS-smooth
muscles and glands
-eyes
-heart
-urinary bladder
-respiratory system
-GI tract
stimulation of what receptor will cause increased heart rate -
ANSWERS-Beta 1
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drugs that stimulate the PNS - ANSWERS-cholinergic agonists (by
mimicking ACH)
complications of anticholinergic drugs - ANSWERS-dry mouth,
tachycardia, blurred vision (due to blockage of cholinergic receptors)
what would a nurse monitor while observing the activation of
muscarinic receptors - ANSWERS-increased bronchial secretion
cholinergic drugs that stimulate muscarinic receptors are indicated for: -
ANSWERS-lowering intraocular pressure in a pt with glaucoma
antidote for overdose of atropine (flushing, dry skin and mucous
membranes, mydriasis, alt mental status, fever) - ANSWERS-
physostigmine
Antidote for benzodiazepines - ANSWERS-Flumazenil
when should you not give bethanechol - ANSWERS-if the pt has low
BP (hypotension)
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which drug is used for myasthenia gravis - ANSWERS-neostigmine
(prevents inactivation of ACH at neuromuscular junction, causing
increased nerve transmission and skeletal muscle activation)
Opthalamic disorder caused by paralysis of the ciliary muscles -
ANSWERS-cycloplegia (loss of accommodation)
what drug is a direct-acting cholinergic agonist commonly used to treat
glaucoma - ANSWERS-pilocarpine hydrochloride
what NSAID can be administered through IV - ANSWERS-Ketorolac
(can also be transmitted orally)
gout - ANSWERS-metabolic disorder of uric acid and purines;
inflammatory condition of joints and tendons. caused by accumulation
of uric acid and creates tophi, pain in joints
foods containing salicylates - ANSWERS-prunes, raisins, licorice,
paprika, curry
prostaglandin function - ANSWERS--vasodilation
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