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Pharmacology Test 1 NRSG 3550
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A nurse prepares to administer metoprolol (Lopressor) to a patient
with chronic stable angina. What is a priority assessment to make
before administration of this medication?
Ans: Heart Rate
This agent (atropine) is a....
Anticholinergic agent
T/F
Ans: T
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with stable angina.
Which beta blocker, if prescribed by the physician, would the nurse
question?
A. Metoprolol [Lopressor]
B. Nadolol [Corgard]
C. Bisoprolol [Zebeta]
D. Atenolol [Tenormin]
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Ans: B
Nadolol can cause your body to become less sensitive to low
levels of blood sugar. This can hide the signs of low blood
sugar, such as a fast heartbeat or changes in blood pressure.
Nadolol can also decrease the amount of insulin your body
releases if you have high blood sugar.
A patient is receiving a drug that blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors.
Which adverse effect, if experienced by the patient, is of most concern
to the nurse?
A. Nasal congestion
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Inhibition of ejaculation
D. Reflex tachycardia
Ans: B. Orthostatic Hypotension
The nurse cares for a patient with asthma who uses an albuterol
(Ventolin) metered dose inhaler. The nurse is most concerned if the
patient makes what statement?
A. It can be used every 2-4 hours
B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
C.I should rinse my mouse after use.
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Ans: B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
A patient is started on a dobutamine ( direct stimulation of β₁ receptors
of the sympathetic nervous system) infusion for treatment of acute
decompensated heart failure. The nurse should assess the patient
closely for what?
Ans: A. Supraventricular tachycardia
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the
sympathetic nervous system. The nurse should assess patient for
which intended effect?
Ans: Increased heart rate
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the
parasympathetic nervous system function. The nurse should assess
patient for which intended effect?
( re; urinary function)
Ans: . Improved bladder emptying
Recall, that activation of the parasympathetic nervous system
will increase GI motility, CONSTRICT the pupils and INCREASE
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Pharmacology Test 1 NRSG 3550
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A nurse prepares to administer metoprolol (Lopressor) to a patient
with chronic stable angina. What is a priority assessment to make
before administration of this medication?
Ans: Heart Rate
This agent (atropine) is a....
Anticholinergic agent
T/F
Ans: T
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with stable angina.
Which beta blocker, if prescribed by the physician, would the nurse
question?
A. Metoprolol [Lopressor]
B. Nadolol [Corgard]
C. Bisoprolol [Zebeta]
D. Atenolol [Tenormin]
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Ans: B
Nadolol can cause your body to become less sensitive to low
levels of blood sugar. This can hide the signs of low blood
sugar, such as a fast heartbeat or changes in blood pressure.
Nadolol can also decrease the amount of insulin your body
releases if you have high blood sugar.
A patient is receiving a drug that blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors.
Which adverse effect, if experienced by the patient, is of most concern
to the nurse?
A. Nasal congestion
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Inhibition of ejaculation
D. Reflex tachycardia
Ans: B. Orthostatic Hypotension
The nurse cares for a patient with asthma who uses an albuterol
(Ventolin) metered dose inhaler. The nurse is most concerned if the
patient makes what statement?
A. It can be used every 2-4 hours
B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
C.I should rinse my mouse after use.
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Ans: B. I can use the inhaler as often as needed
A patient is started on a dobutamine ( direct stimulation of β₁ receptors
of the sympathetic nervous system) infusion for treatment of acute
decompensated heart failure. The nurse should assess the patient
closely for what?
Ans: A. Supraventricular tachycardia
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the
sympathetic nervous system. The nurse should assess patient for
which intended effect?
Ans: Increased heart rate
The nurse administers medication to a patient that stimulates the
parasympathetic nervous system function. The nurse should assess
patient for which intended effect?
( re; urinary function)
Ans: . Improved bladder emptying
Recall, that activation of the parasympathetic nervous system
will increase GI motility, CONSTRICT the pupils and INCREASE
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