1.Epinephrine, as an adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drug, produces...

Question Answered step-by-step 1.Epinephrine, as an adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drug, produces… 1. Epinephrine, as an adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drug, produces which therapeutic effect?a. Bronchial constrictionb. Urinary retentionc. Increased heart rate and contractilityd. Decreased intestinal motility2. When assessing for cardiovascular effects of an adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drug, the nurse understands that these drugs produce which of the following effects on the heart?a. A negative inotropic, negative chronotropic, and negative dromotropic effectb. A positive inotropic, positive chronotropic, and positive dromotropic effectc. A positive inotropic, negative chronotropic, and negative dromotropic effectd. A negative inotropic, positive chronotropic, and positive dromotropic effect3. A hypertensive crisis may occur if adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drugs are given along with drugs from which of the following drug classes?a. ß-Blockersb. a1-Blockersc. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)d. Direct renin inhibitors 4. Dopamine has been prescribed to treat the patient’s hypovolemic shock. For the medication to be effective at the highest doses, dopamine mechanism of action causes which effect?a. Decreases heart contractilityb. Increases vasoconstrictionc. Dilates blood vessels in the braind. Increases blood flow to the kidney5. The nurse assesses the patient’s IV site, and the infusion of dopamine (Intropin®) has infiltrated the IV site. Which medication will the nurse prepare to treat this infiltration?a. phentolamine mesylate (Regitine®)b. nitroprussidec. naloxoned. dopamine6. When teaching a patient about ß-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor®), it is important for the nurse to give the patient which of the following information? a. Hot baths and showers will help increase the therapeutic effects of these medications.b. Alcohol intake is encouraged for its vasodilating effects.c. These medications may be taken with antacids to minimize gastrointestinal distress.d. Abrupt medication withdrawal may lead to a rebound hypertension. 7. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor®)?a. Risk for decreased cardiac tissue perfusion related to effects of medicationb. Acute confusion related to adverse central nervous system effects of the drugc. Deficient knowledge about the therapeutic regimend. Risk for injury related to possible adverse effects of the adrenergic blockers8. When giving discharge instructions to a patient prescribed metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor), which statement by the nurse is correct? a. “This medication may make you fatigued; increasing caffeine in your diet may help alleviate this problem.”b. “If you become dizzy, do not take your medication for 2 days, and then restart on the third day.” c. “If you take your pulse and it is less than 60 beats per minute, hold your medicine and call your health care provider for instructions.” ß-Blockers have a negative chronotropic effect and could cause symptomatic bradycardia or heart block. The health care provider should be consulted before administering one to a patient with bradycardia (a heart rate <60 beats/min). d. "Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables to prevent bleeding problems that can be caused by this medication."9. ß-Blockers are used to treat which conditions? (Select all that apply.)a. COPDb. Cardiac dysrhythmiasc. Raynaud's diseased. Hypertensione. Angina pectoris Health Science Science Nursing PHT 533 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)