CH. 18:
Adrenergic
Drugs NCLEX
test with verified
solutions
The nurse has a prescription to infuse
dobutamine (Dobutrex) intravenously at 3
mcg/kg/min in a pediatric patient with
cardiac decompensation. The patient's
weight is 77 lb. What is the correct dosage to
administer? - answer 105 mcg/min
The nurse has a prescription to infuse
dopamine (Intropin) intravenously at 30
, mcg/kg/min in an adult patient for
cardiopulmonary arrest. If the patient weighs
143 lb, what is the correct dosage to
administer? - answer 1950 mcg/min
Epinephrine, as an adrenergic
(sympathomimetic) drug, produces which
therapeutic effect?
A. Urinary retention
B. Bronchial constriction
C. Decreased intestinal motility
D. Increased heart rate and contractility -
answer D. Increased heart rate and
contractility
The health care provider has prescribed
dopamine (Intropin) to treat the patient's
hypovolemic shock secondary to severe blood
loss. For the medication to be effective, the
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