A cholinergic drug, Bethanechol, was given to a patient to manage bladder
problems. Which effect would the drug have on the bladder?
A. Decrease incontinence
B. Promote emptying of the bladder
C. Decrease painful urination
D. Increase amount of urine produced by the kidney
~ B
Drugs that s...
When teaching a patient who has been prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) about
side/adverse effects, which is the highest priority teaching point?
A. Report any complaints of stuffy nose
B. Instruct the patient how to take a pulse
C. Check for bladder distention
D. Warn of possible impotence and decreased libido
✓~ B
Stimulation of which adrenergic receptor results in dilation of vessels and
decrease in blood pressure?
A. Alpha 1
B. Alpha 2
C. Beta 1
D. Beta 2
,✓~ B
The nurse is teaching the patient about the side effects of atenolol (Tenormin).
These include:
A. Pupillary constriction
B. Blood vessel dilation
C. Bronchospasms
D. Tachycardia
✓~ C
A nurse is administering epinephrine to a patient during a cardiac arrest. The
primary desired action of this medication is to:
A. Stimulate a heart rate
B. Decrease cerebral blood flow
C. Initiate respirations
D. Increase blood flow to the kidneys
✓~ A
, A patient has been prescribed atenolol (Tenormin). To ensure safe dosing, the
nurse teaches the patient to frequently assess what parameter?
A. Daily weight
B. Heart rate
C. Urine output
D. Body temperature
✓~ B
A patient is receiving dopamine (Intropin) intravenously. Which drug should the
nurse have available to treat extravasation and tissue necrosis?
A. Norepinephrine bitartrate (Levophed)
B. Nadolol (Corgard)
C. Phentolamine mesylate (Regitine)
D. Clonidine (Catapres)
✓~ C
Which finding would indicate to the nurse that a medication has activated alpha
1 receptors?
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