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chapter 18
For the client taking epinephrine, the nurse realizes there is a possible drug
interaction with which drug?
a. albuterol (Proventil)
b. metoprolol (Lopressor)
c. bethanechol (Urecholine)
d. tolterodine tartrate (Detrol)
b. metoprolol (Lopressor)
2.The nurse will monitor the client taking albuterol (Proventil) for which
condition?
a. Palpitations
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Bronchospasm
d. Uterine contractions
a. Palpitations
3.A client is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) to treat hypertension. It is
important for the nurse to monitor the client for which condition?
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a. Bradycardia
b. Hypertension
c. Ankle edema
d. Decreased respirations
a. Bradycardia
4.Atenolol (Tenormin) is prescribed for a client. The nurse realizes that this
drug is a beta-adrenergic blocker and that this drug classification is
contraindicated for clients with which condition?
a. Hypothyroidism
b. Angina pectoris
c. Cardiogenic shock
d. Liver dysfunction
c. Cardiogenic shock
5.The nurse realizes that beta1 receptor stimulation is differentiated from beta2
stimulation in that stimulation of beta1 receptors leads to which condition?
a. Increased bronchodilation
b. Decreased uterine contractility
c. Increased myocardial contractility
d. Decreased blood flow to skeletal muscles
c. Increased myocardial contractility
6. A client is given epinephrine (Adrenalin), an adrenergic agonist
(sympathomimetic). The nurse should monitor the client for which condition?
a. Decreased pulse
b. Pupil constriction
c. Bronchial constriction
d. Increased blood pressure
d. Increased blood pressure
7.The nurse is administering atenolol (Tenormin) to a client. Which concurrent
drug does the nurse expect to most likely cause an interaction?
a. ginseng herb
b. An NSAID, such as aspirin
c. methyldopa (Aldomet)
d. haloperidol (Haldol)
b. An NSAID, such as aspirin
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Chapter 19
1. A client is receiving bethanechol (Urecholine). The nurse realizes that the
action of this drug is to treat:
a. Glaucoma
b. Urinary retention
c. Delayed gastric emptying
d. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
b. Urinary retention
2. The nurse teaches the client receiving atropine to expect which side effect?
a. Diarrhea
b. Bradycardia
c. Blurred vision
d. Frequent urination
c. Blurred vision
3. When benztropine (Cogentin) is ordered for a client, the nurse
acknowledges that this drug is an effective treatment for which condition?
a. Parkinsonism
b. Paralytic ileus
c. Motion sickness
d. Urinary retention
a. Parkinsonism
4. Dicyclomine (Bentyl) is an anticholinergic, which the nurse realizes is given
to treat which condition?
a. Mydriasis
b. Constipation
c. Urinary retention
d. Irritable bowel syndrome
d. Irritable bowel syndrome
5. The nurse realizes that cholinergic agonists mimic which parasympathetic
neurotransmitter?
a. dopamine
b. acetylcholine
c. cholinesterase
d. monoamine oxidase
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b. acetylcholine
6. The nurse is administering a cholinergic agonist and should know that the
expected cholinergic effects include which of the following?
a. Increased heart rate
b. Decreased peristalsis
c. Decreased salivation
d. Increased pupil constriction
d. Increased pupil constriction
7. When the client has a cholinergic overdose, the nurse anticipates
administration of which drug as the antidote?
a. atropine
b. bethanechol
c. ambenonium
d. metoclopramide
a. atropine
Chapter 20
1. When a 12-year-old child is prescribed methylphenidate, which is most
important for the nurse to monitor?
a. The child's temperature
b. The child's respirations
c. The child's intake and output
d. The child's height and weight
d. The child's height and weight
2. Several children are admitted for diagnosis with possible attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Which is most important for the nurse to
observe?
a. A girl who is lethargic
b. A girl who lacks impulsivity
c. A boy with smooth coordination
d. A boy with an inability to complete tasks
d. A boy with an inability to complete tasks
3. A client is taking benzphetamine. The nurse teaches the client which
information about this drug?
a. That it may cause drowsiness