Quiz: Ch. 19- Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs

Question 0

The priority nursing diagnosis for a patient taking metoprolol (Lopressor) would be:

Answer 0

Risk for decreased cardiac tissue perfusion related to effects of medication.

Question 1

When teaching a patient about beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Lopressor), it is important to inform the patient that:

Answer 1

abrupt medication withdrawal may lead to a rebound hypertensive crisis.

Question 2

During assessment of a patient diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, the nurse auscultates a blood pressure of 210/110 mm Hg. The nurse would expect to administer which medication?

A)nadolol (Corgard)
B)phentolamine (Regitine)
C)dobutamine (Dobutrex)
D)verapamil (Calan)

Answer 2

B)phentolamine (Regitine)

Question 3

Beta blockers are used to treat which disorders? (Select all that apply.)

Hypertension
COPD
Angina pectoris
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Raynaud's disease

Answer 3

Hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac dysrhythmias