Adrenergic antagonist - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 615 EXAM 4 Who should not be given long acting beta agonist? - ANSWER African Americans: due to stimulation of beta receptors in certain populations such as African Americans Who medications would you use with a patient taking propranolol? - ANSWER Ipratropium Mechanism of action for albuterol - ANSWER Activation of beta ...

A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzole...

Exam 2: PNR105 / PNR 105 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What is a Non-selective beta-blocker? Answer: blocks both beta 1 and beta 2 receptors. affect the heart, lungs, vascular smooth muscles, kidneys, GI, etc. Question: What is a antagonist drug? Answer: drugs that occupy receptors but do not activate them. Is a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the adrenergic receptors in blood ve...

Final Exam: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Complete Review | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Vitamin K Antagonist (ex: warfarin) or Anticoagulants (ex: heparin) ▪ Nursing Interventions: A patient has black, tarry stools. What do you do next? Answer: ▪ Hold the drug ▪ Check INR or aPTT ▪ Call the MD, this indicates internal bleeding Q: Your patient in the hospital is on both warfarin (blood thinner) a...

CNUR 202 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What are older adults considered a special pop? - Answer- polypharamcy - often on multiple meds BEERS - increased side effects What is the term for the drug concentration that is safe and effective - Answer- therapeutic index What are common causes of med errors? - Answer- failed communication poor drug distribution dose miscalculations med packaging, labelling incorrect admin lack of education goal of med reconciliatio...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Final Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Latest Update 2023/ 2024 |Chamberlain Q: What antidepressant has the longest half life? Answer: fluoxetine Q: What antidepressant also treats social anxiety and insomnia Answer: paroxetine Q: What antidepressant treats anxious depression smokers require increased do...

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: 1. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction 2. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility 3. Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck - 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagon...

1. A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation: m...

What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites. What medications treat opioid disorder? - Methadone; Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - Buprenorphine + Naloxone Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - Opioids What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - Tablet; Injectable; Implant What is one form of N...

Exam 2: NUR 2356/ NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I/ MDC 1 Exam | Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Update | Rasmussen Q: What type of pain is a patient experiencing if their pain level is 4/10 on the pain scale after spraining their wrist? Answer: Somatic pain Q: What diagnosis would a patient with a swollen wrist, pulsating feeling, worse pain when flexing, and a temperature of 101.9 F likely have? Answer: Acute osteomyelitis Q: What is the nurse's first...

1. The nurse administers an adrenergic blocking agent in order to prevent release of what neurotransmitter? a. Epinephrine b. Norepinephrine c. Serotonin d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Ans: B Feedback: Adrenergic blocking agents prevent norepinephrine from being released from the adrenal medulla or from the nerve terminal from activating the receptor, which blocks sympathetic nervous system effects. Epinephrine, serotonin, and GABA are not associated with this process. 2. What med...