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Which actions would a pregnant woman be expected to take during the third trimester of pregnancy? A. Focus on self B. Quit smoking C. Get home ready for the baby D. Seek acceptance of fetus and role of mother C During the third trimester of pregnancy, the nurse would expect the woman to have which emotional response to pregnancy? A. Curiosity B. Focus on self C. Uncertain feelings D. Leaning on others for support D A pregnant woman reports that she quit smoking and started taking prena...

What category are adrenergic drugs? also known as adrenergic agonists or sympathomimetics: -stimulate the sympathetic nervous system -mimic the action of adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), which are neurotransmitters that mediate the body's fight-or-flight response Can be further classified based on their specificity for different adrenergic receptors: - alpha-1 -alpha-2, -beta-1 -beta-2 receptors. What is the mechanism of anticholinergic drugs? to direct blood to th...

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What drug class is digoxin? cardiac glycoside Digoxin mechanism of action 1. Inhibits sodium/potassium pump, thereby increasing intracellular calcium levels 2. Positive inotropic effect, increases cardiac output 3. Decreases chronotropy and dromotropy; slows AV conduction Indications for digoxin systolic heart failure, atrial fibrillation Adverse effects of digoxin Dysrhythmias, cardiotoxicity, hypotension, bradycardia, GI effects (nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain), CNS effects includin...

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Describe the mechanism of action for proton pump inhibitors. -inhibit H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system in parietal cells of stomach -suppresses gastric acid production Explain the proper way to discontinue glucocorticoids. -gradually taper off medication to minimize effects of adrenal insufficiency -alternate-day therapy & glucocorticoid withdrawal Identify medications to treat acute asthma and their side effects. -short acting beta2 agonists (SABAs) >albuterol *think Albuterol is for Acute Asth...

Explain the significance of vasodilator selectivity in terms of the effects on Afterload. - correct answer Afterload: The force the heart has to work against to pump blood Drugs that affect arterioles lower cardiac afterload, resulting in increased cardiac output, tissue perfusion, and lower cardiac work Explain the significance of vasodilator selectivity in terms of the effects on Preload. - correct answer Preload: The degree of stretching the ventricular muscles does before contraction....

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