NSG-318 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what substance is a synthetic catecholamine - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅dobutamine
what occurrence is an effect of beta-1 adrenergic receptor stimulation - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅increased renin secretion
which body parts are regulated by the ANS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅smooth muscles and glands
-eyes
-heart
-urinary bladder
-respiratory system
-GI tract
stimulation of what receptor will cause increased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Beta 1
drugs that stimulate the PNS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cholinergic agonists (by mimicking ACH)
complications of anticholinergic drugs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅dry mouth, tachycardia, blurred vision
(due to blockage of cholinergic receptors)
what would a nurse monitor while observing the activation of muscarinic receptors - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅increased bronchial secretion
cholinergic drugs that stimulate muscarinic receptors are indicated for: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅lowering intraocular pressure in a pt with glaucoma
antidote for overdose of atropine (flushing, dry skin and mucous membranes, mydriasis, alt mental
status, fever) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅physostigmine
Antidote for benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Flumazenil
,when should you not give bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅if the pt has low BP (hypotension)
which drug is used for myasthenia gravis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cycloplegia (loss
of accommodation)
what drug is a direct-acting cholinergic agonist commonly used to treat glaucoma - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅pilocarpine hydrochloride
what NSAID can be administered through IV - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ketorolac (can also be transmitted
orally)
gout - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅prunes, raisins, licorice, paprika, curry
prostaglandin function - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-vasodilation
-inc capillary permeability
-inc platelet aggregation (inflammation)
Cardinal signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅redness, swelling, heat, pain, loss of function
a pt is at an increased risk for a stroke. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will prescribe:
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅aspirin (low dose)
antiinflammatories inhibit what substance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅prostaglandin
, which physiological change occurs during the delayed process of inflammation - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅infiltration of leukocytes into the site
pathophysiology of pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅chemical mediators sensitize the pain receptors
a pt with migraine headaches who is on SSRI therapy is prescribed sumatriptan. what possible
complication might the nurse see in the pt - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅serotonin syndrome (manifested by
inc serotonin levels in the blood)
which lab levels should the nurse monitor for a pt receiving acetaminophen therapy - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅INC potassium, bilirubin, LDH, dec. WBC. RBC, platelets, albumin, ALP, ALT
which med would a nurse administer to a pt admitted for tx of an opioid addiction - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅methadone
which narcotic drug is the drug of choice for pain relief during childbirth - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅meperidine
what medication is contraindicated for a pt with a head injury - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅nalbuphine
adjuvant analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅used to treat chronic pain with neuropathic nature. used
with opioids and nonopioids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, corticosteroids, local anesthetics
superficial pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Pain that originates from the skin or mucous membranes
deep pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain that occurs in tissues below skin level
somatic pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints.
what substance is a synthetic catecholamine - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅dobutamine
what occurrence is an effect of beta-1 adrenergic receptor stimulation - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅increased renin secretion
which body parts are regulated by the ANS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅smooth muscles and glands
-eyes
-heart
-urinary bladder
-respiratory system
-GI tract
stimulation of what receptor will cause increased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Beta 1
drugs that stimulate the PNS - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cholinergic agonists (by mimicking ACH)
complications of anticholinergic drugs - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅dry mouth, tachycardia, blurred vision
(due to blockage of cholinergic receptors)
what would a nurse monitor while observing the activation of muscarinic receptors - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅increased bronchial secretion
cholinergic drugs that stimulate muscarinic receptors are indicated for: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅lowering intraocular pressure in a pt with glaucoma
antidote for overdose of atropine (flushing, dry skin and mucous membranes, mydriasis, alt mental
status, fever) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅physostigmine
Antidote for benzodiazepines - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Flumazenil
,when should you not give bethanechol - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅if the pt has low BP (hypotension)
which drug is used for myasthenia gravis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cycloplegia (loss
of accommodation)
what drug is a direct-acting cholinergic agonist commonly used to treat glaucoma - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅pilocarpine hydrochloride
what NSAID can be administered through IV - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ketorolac (can also be transmitted
orally)
gout - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅prunes, raisins, licorice, paprika, curry
prostaglandin function - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-vasodilation
-inc capillary permeability
-inc platelet aggregation (inflammation)
Cardinal signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅redness, swelling, heat, pain, loss of function
a pt is at an increased risk for a stroke. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will prescribe:
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅aspirin (low dose)
antiinflammatories inhibit what substance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅prostaglandin
, which physiological change occurs during the delayed process of inflammation - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅infiltration of leukocytes into the site
pathophysiology of pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅chemical mediators sensitize the pain receptors
a pt with migraine headaches who is on SSRI therapy is prescribed sumatriptan. what possible
complication might the nurse see in the pt - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅serotonin syndrome (manifested by
inc serotonin levels in the blood)
which lab levels should the nurse monitor for a pt receiving acetaminophen therapy - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅INC potassium, bilirubin, LDH, dec. WBC. RBC, platelets, albumin, ALP, ALT
which med would a nurse administer to a pt admitted for tx of an opioid addiction - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅methadone
which narcotic drug is the drug of choice for pain relief during childbirth - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅meperidine
what medication is contraindicated for a pt with a head injury - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅nalbuphine
adjuvant analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅used to treat chronic pain with neuropathic nature. used
with opioids and nonopioids, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, corticosteroids, local anesthetics
superficial pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Pain that originates from the skin or mucous membranes
deep pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pain that occurs in tissues below skin level
somatic pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints.
