Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

Two types of cell actions at receptors.

Answer 1

Agonist and Antagonist

Question 2

When monitoring a patient who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse will watch for which cardiovascular effect?

a. Bradycardia
b. Tachycardia
c. Vasoconstriction
d. Palpitation

Answer 2

a. Bradycardia

Question 3

A client is given epinephrine (Adrenalin), and adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic). The nurse should monitor the client for which condition?
a. Decreased pulse
b. Pupil constriction
c. Bronchial constriction
d. Increased blood pressure

Answer 3

D. Increased blood pressure

Question 4

“Fight or Flight” Adrenergics

Answer 4

Sympathetic Nervous System

Question 5

“Rest and digest” Cholinergics

Answer 5

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Question 6

Parasympathetic stimulation releases

Answer 6

Acetylcholine

Question 7

When benztropine (Cogentin) is ordered for a client, the nurse acknowledges that this drug is an effective treatment for which condition?
a. Parkinsonism
b. Paralytic ileus
c. Motion sickness
d. urinary retention

Answer 7

a. Parkinsonism

Question 8

Chemicals that transmit information from one neuron to another

Answer 8

Neurotransmitters

Question 9

The actions of adrenergic include

Answer 9

a. Cardiac stimulation
b. Increased blood flow to skeletal muscles
c. Peripheral vasoconstriction
d. Bronchodilation
e. Dilation of pupils

Question 10

Dicyclomine (Bentyl) is an anticholinergic, which the nurse realizes is given to treat which condition?
a. Mydriasis
b. Constipation
c. Urinary retention
c. Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer 10

c. Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 11

What adrenergic drug is used to raise blood pressure

Answer 11

Ephedrine

Question 12

Sympathetic Stimulation releases

Answer 12

Norepinephrine

Question 13

The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems?

a. Central nervous system
b. Somatic nervous system
c. Sympathetic nervous system
d. Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 13

d. Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 14

What is the prototype of beta blockers?

Answer 14

Propranolol

Question 15

When a patient is taking an adrenergic agonist drug, the nurse expects to observe which effect?

a. Increased heart rate
b. Bronchial constriction
c. Constricted pupils
d. Increased intestinal peristalsis

Answer 15

a. Increased heart rate

Question 16

Cholinergic receptors

Answer 16

Nicotinic and Muscarinic

Question 17

Directly bind to receptors

Answer 17

direct- acting drugs

Question 18

A hospitalized patient is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction to a dose of intravenous penicillin. Which drug will the nurse expect to use to treat this condition?

a. Ephedra
b. Epinephrine
c. Phenylephrine
d. Pseudoephedrine

Answer 18

b. Epinephrine

Question 19

The nurse is to administer epinephrine 0.3 mg subcutaneously. The ampule contains 1 mL of medication and is labeled 1 mg/mL. Identify how many milliliters of epinephrine the nurse will give.

Answer 19

0.3ML

Question 20

During therapy with a beta blocker, the patient notices that she has swollen feet, has gained 3 pounds within 2 days, feels short of breath even when walking around the house, and has been dizzy. The nurse suspects that which of these is occurring?

a. The patient is experiencing an allergic reaction.
b. The patient may be developing heart failure.
c. More time is needed for the patient to see a therapeutic response to the drug.
d. The patient is experiencing expected adverse effects of the drug.

Answer 20

b. The patient may be developing heart failure.