AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM POST TEST Flashcards
Student Nurse Aimee is reviewing for her licensure exam. She would be right to pick which drug pairing (classification and corresponding example)?
A. alpha1-selective adrenergic blocking agent: phentolamine
B. nonselective adrenergic blocking agent: labetalol
C. nonselective alpha-adrenergic blocking agent: doxazosin
D. nonselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent: metoprolol
B. nonselective adrenergic blocking agent: labetalol
Which of the following drugs can improve urine flow in males?
A. prazosin
B. nebivolol
C. labetalol
D. amiodarone
A. prazosin
Nurse Sam is taking care of a patient on carvedilol therapy. Which parameter should he monitor regularly to assess for possible dose adjustment?
A. serum sodium level
B. hemoglobin and hematocrit
C. SGPT
D. BUN
C. SGPT
Mrs. Smith, a 40-year-old patient, came in due to acute hypertensive episode. Her chart says she is asthmatic. Which of the following drugs would be safest to give?
A. nebivolol
B. timolol
C. propranolol
D. atenolol
D. atenolol
Which of the following drug is used for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?
A. amiodarone
B. phentolamine
C. tamsulosin
D. acebutolol
B. phentolamine
The following are true about cholinergic agonists, except:
A. These drugs exert their effect by mobilizing the acetylcholine into their receptors found throughout the body.
B. Some of their effects include vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and bladder relaxation.
C. Ophthalmic agents can induce miosis or pupil constriction.
D. Edrophonium is used for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis only.
A. These drugs exert their effect by mobilizing the acetylcholine into their receptors found throughout the body.
All of the following are direct-acting cholinergic agonists, except:
A. Pilocarpine
B. Neostigmine
C. Carbachol
D. Cevimeline
B. Neostigmine
This drug is usually indicated for postoperative and postpartum urinary retention as well as bladder atony.
A. carbachol
B. bethanechol
C. tacrine
D. pyridostigmine
B. bethanechol
Which of the following is an indication for withholding indirect-acting cholinergic agonists?
A. Visual acuity of 20/150
B. Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg
C. GFR of 30 mL/hour
D. Adult heart rate of 55 beats per minute
D. Adult heart rate of 55 beats per minute
Anticholinergic drugs are used
A. To allow the sympathetic system to dominate
B. To block the parasympathetic system, which is commonly hyperactive
C. As the drugs of choice for treating ulcers
D. To stimulate GI activity
A. To allow the sympathetic system to dominate
The order reads: “Dopamine 3 mcg/kg/min IV.” The solution available is 400 mg in 250 mL D5W, and the patient weighs 176 pounds. The nurse will set the IV infusion pump to run at how many mL/hour?
9ml/hr
6ml/hr
8ml/hr
10ml/hr
9ml/hr
The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving an infusion of a beta-adrenergic agonist. Which adverse effects may occur with this infusion? (Select all that apply.)
a Mild tremors
b Bradycardia
c Tachycardia
d Palpitations
e Nervousness
a Mild tremors
Write the full name of your instructor ALL CAPS ( given name middle name surname)
CECILLE LUMBERA ALDAY
