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An example of an alpha blocker is:
Select one:
a. metoprolol (Lopressor)
b. glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
c. chromolyn sodium (Intal)
d. prazosin (Minipress)
d. prazosin (Minipress)
How should the nurse evaluate the patient\'s response to pyridostigmine administered to treat myasthenia gravis?
Select one:
a. Monitor heart rate.
b. Test muscle strength.
c. Listen to bowel sounds.
d. Assess mental status.
b. Test muscle strength.
What teaching should the nurse provide for Mr. Ford related to his use of a beta blocker?
Select one:
a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood pressure.
b. Explain the importance of avoiding foods high in fiber.
c. Encourage him to monitor his intake of sugar.
d. Teach him the importance of regular lab work to monitor his potassium level
a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood pressure.
,Intravenous atropine may also be given in some emergency situations to:
Select one:
a. reduce blood pressure.
b. treat narcotic overdose.
c. raise the heart rate.
d. induce vomiting
c. raise the heart rate.
Miss M is being prepared for abdominal surgery. Her nurse administers atropine IM. Atropine is useful before surgery for which of
the following actions?
Select one:
a. It relaxes muscles to make incising easier.
b. It constricts blood vessels and reduces risk of hemorrhage.
c. It produces amnesia and clouds memory of surgery.
d. It decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.
d. It decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.
Epinephrine and related drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history which of the following?
Select one:
a. hypertension
b. depression
c. recent surgery
d. asthma
a. hypertension
Which of the following drugs is an example of a beta blocking agent?
Select one:
a. bethanechol (Urecholine)
b. propranolol (Inderal)
,c. enalapril (Vasotec)
d. atropine
b. propranolol (Inderal)
What effects will albuterol have on Lucy?
Select one:
a. bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, lipolysis
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
c. bronchodilation, hypoglycemia, diarrhea
d. bronchoconstriction, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
Mabel is transferred to the intensive care unit for acute congestive heart failure. The physician orders a dopamine IV drip. The
nurse knows that dopamine is in which class of drugs?
Select one:
a. adrenergic
b. adrenergic blocker
c. cholinergic
d. cholinergic blocker
a. adrenergic
When taking a beta blocker it is also important for Mr. Ford to understand the importance of:
Select one:
a. taking his medication with an antacid.
b. having monthly kidney function tests.
c. not stopping his drug abruptly.
d. avoid taking his medication with food
c. not stopping his drug abruptly
, Mr. Ford has essential hypertension and is started on a beta blocking agent. Beta blockers reduce blood pressure by:
Select one:
a. inhibiting parasympathetic innervation to the vessels
b. inhibiting release of beta hormone
c. blocking acetylcholine release from the adrenal medulla
d. blocking sympathetic action at beta receptors
d. blocking sympathetic action at beta receptors
Alpha blockers may also be used for hypertension. They act primarily on:
Select one:
a. kidneys
b. heart contractility
c. bronchi
d. blood vessels
d. blood vessels
Lucy is admitted to the emergency room with an acute asthma attack. The physician orders a nebulized mist treatment (NMT) with
albuterol (Ventolin). To which of the following drug classes does albuterol belong?
Select one:
a. cholinergic agonists
b. cholinergic blockers
c. adrenergic agonists
d. adrenergic blockers
c. adrenergic agonists
Atropine and other anticholinergics should NEVER be given to patients with a history of which disorder?
Select one:
a. bradycardia
b. prostatic hypertrophy Good, atropine can further aggravate urinary retention, not good for someone with prostate problems!
c. atherosclerosis
Actual Exam Review Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Update 2025
An example of an alpha blocker is:
Select one:
a. metoprolol (Lopressor)
b. glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
c. chromolyn sodium (Intal)
d. prazosin (Minipress)
d. prazosin (Minipress)
How should the nurse evaluate the patient\'s response to pyridostigmine administered to treat myasthenia gravis?
Select one:
a. Monitor heart rate.
b. Test muscle strength.
c. Listen to bowel sounds.
d. Assess mental status.
b. Test muscle strength.
What teaching should the nurse provide for Mr. Ford related to his use of a beta blocker?
Select one:
a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood pressure.
b. Explain the importance of avoiding foods high in fiber.
c. Encourage him to monitor his intake of sugar.
d. Teach him the importance of regular lab work to monitor his potassium level
a. Teach him to monitor his pulse and blood pressure.
,Intravenous atropine may also be given in some emergency situations to:
Select one:
a. reduce blood pressure.
b. treat narcotic overdose.
c. raise the heart rate.
d. induce vomiting
c. raise the heart rate.
Miss M is being prepared for abdominal surgery. Her nurse administers atropine IM. Atropine is useful before surgery for which of
the following actions?
Select one:
a. It relaxes muscles to make incising easier.
b. It constricts blood vessels and reduces risk of hemorrhage.
c. It produces amnesia and clouds memory of surgery.
d. It decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.
d. It decreases GI secretions and reduces risk of aspiration.
Epinephrine and related drugs should be used with caution in patients with a history which of the following?
Select one:
a. hypertension
b. depression
c. recent surgery
d. asthma
a. hypertension
Which of the following drugs is an example of a beta blocking agent?
Select one:
a. bethanechol (Urecholine)
b. propranolol (Inderal)
,c. enalapril (Vasotec)
d. atropine
b. propranolol (Inderal)
What effects will albuterol have on Lucy?
Select one:
a. bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, lipolysis
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
c. bronchodilation, hypoglycemia, diarrhea
d. bronchoconstriction, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
Mabel is transferred to the intensive care unit for acute congestive heart failure. The physician orders a dopamine IV drip. The
nurse knows that dopamine is in which class of drugs?
Select one:
a. adrenergic
b. adrenergic blocker
c. cholinergic
d. cholinergic blocker
a. adrenergic
When taking a beta blocker it is also important for Mr. Ford to understand the importance of:
Select one:
a. taking his medication with an antacid.
b. having monthly kidney function tests.
c. not stopping his drug abruptly.
d. avoid taking his medication with food
c. not stopping his drug abruptly
, Mr. Ford has essential hypertension and is started on a beta blocking agent. Beta blockers reduce blood pressure by:
Select one:
a. inhibiting parasympathetic innervation to the vessels
b. inhibiting release of beta hormone
c. blocking acetylcholine release from the adrenal medulla
d. blocking sympathetic action at beta receptors
d. blocking sympathetic action at beta receptors
Alpha blockers may also be used for hypertension. They act primarily on:
Select one:
a. kidneys
b. heart contractility
c. bronchi
d. blood vessels
d. blood vessels
Lucy is admitted to the emergency room with an acute asthma attack. The physician orders a nebulized mist treatment (NMT) with
albuterol (Ventolin). To which of the following drug classes does albuterol belong?
Select one:
a. cholinergic agonists
b. cholinergic blockers
c. adrenergic agonists
d. adrenergic blockers
c. adrenergic agonists
Atropine and other anticholinergics should NEVER be given to patients with a history of which disorder?
Select one:
a. bradycardia
b. prostatic hypertrophy Good, atropine can further aggravate urinary retention, not good for someone with prostate problems!
c. atherosclerosis
