Adrenergic Agonists Flashcards
1
Q
- The nurse caring for a patient who is receiving β1-agonist drug therapy needs to be aware that these drugs cause which effect?
a. Increased heart contractility
b. Decreased heart rate
c. Bronchoconstriction
d. Increased GI tract motility
A
A
2
Q
- During a teaching session for a patient receiving inhaled salmeterol xinafoate, the nurse emphasizes that the drug is indicated for which condition?
a. Rescue treatment of acute bronchospasm
b. Prevention of bronchospasm
c. Reduction of airway inflammation
d. Long-term treatment of sinus congestion
A
B
3
Q
Difference between A1 and A2
A
A1 Is inhibitor and stimulator A2 is mainly a stimulator0
4
Q
- For a patient receiving a vasoactive drug such as intravenous dopamine, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Monitor the gravity drip infusion closely and adjust as needed.
b. Assess the patient’s heart function by checking the radial pulse.
c. Assess the intravenous site hourly for possible infiltration.
d. Administer the drug by intravenous boluses, according to the patient’s blood pressure.
A
C
5
Q
- A patient is receiving dobutamine for shock and is reporting feeling more “skipping beats” than yesterday. What will the nurse do next?
a. Monitor for other signs of a therapeutic response to the drug.
b. Titrate the drug to a higher dose to reduce the palpitations.
c. Discontinue the dobutamine immediately.
d. Assess the patient’s vital signs and cardiac rhythm.
A
D
6
Q
- When a drug is characterized as having a negative chronotropic effect, the nurse knows to expect which effect?
a. Reduced blood pressure
b. Decreased heart rate
c. Decreased ectopic beats
d. Increased force of heart contractions
A
B
7
Q
- The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving an infusion of a β-adrenergic agonist. Which adverse effects may occur with this infusion? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mild tremors
b. Bradycardia
c. Tachycardia
d. Palpitations
e. Drowsiness
f. Nervousness
A
A, C, D
