NURSING MISC

CHAPTER 26 Narcotics Question 1 See full question36s Report this Question When describing the onset of action of naloxone, the nurse would explain that the drug achieves its effect in which amou nt of time? You Selected: 1 to 2 minutes Correct response: 1 to 2 minutes Explanation: Naloxone is capable of restoring respiratory function within 1 to 2 minutes of administration. The shorter the time to restoring respiration the less time the client has to depend on manual or mechanical ventilation an...

Chapter 30: Adrenergic Agonists Question 1 See full question31s Report this Question Adrenergic drugs produce which effect? You Selected: Increased heart rate Correct response: Increa sed heart rate Explanation: Adrenergic drugs are used in cardiac arrest for their cardiac stimulant and peripheral vasoconstrictive effects. Reference: Karch, A. M., Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 8th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2020, Chapter 30: Adrenergic Agonists, Therapeutic Actions and Indications, p. 5...

Chp 31 Adrenergic Blocking Antagonists Question 1 See full question43s Report this Question The nurse frequently sees mature male clients with BPH seeking treatment for symptoms. After ensuring they do not test positive for prostate cancer, pharmacological intervention is one of a few treatment modalities available. Pharmacokinetics indicate alpha1-blocking agents as a treatment choice due to their: You Selected: prevention of smooth muscle contraction in nonvascular tissues. Correct response: p...

Question 1 See full question3m 10s Report this Question The nurse is teaching a patient who is prescribed calcitriol about the drug. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching was successful ? You Selected: "I need to have my calcium levels checked periodically." Correct response: "I need to have my calcium levels checked periodically." Explanation: Calcitriol increases serum calcium levels, therefore periodic monitoring is important to ensure effectiveness of therapy without causin...

Question 1 See full question31s Report this Question A 27-year-old athlete with newly diagnosed asthma presents for patient education regarding situations that could precipitate an asthma attack. The nurse teaches that acute episodes of asthma may last minutes to hours. In this teaching, which precipitants would the nurse state may cause the asthma? (Select all that apply.) You Selected: Exercise Allergens Pollutants Correct response: Exercise Allergens Pollutants Explanation: Precipitants may i...

CHAPTER 38 Prep U Question 1 See full question48s Report this Question A client is admitted to the intensive care unit with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse knows that the client will be placed on an intravenous insulin drip. The only type of insulin that can be administered intravenously is: You Selected: Regular. Correct response: Regular. Explanation: In general, regular insulin, a short-acting insulin, is used with major surgery or surgery requiring general anesthesia. IV ad...