ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 18 : Adrenergic Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old patient has been treated for asthma for almost 4 months. Two weeks ago, she was given salmeterol as part of her medication regimen. However, her mother has called the clinic to report that it does not seem to work when her daughter is having an asthma attack. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salmeterol is indicated for the prevention of bronchospasms, not treatment of acute symptoms. The dosage is usually two puffs twice daily, 12 hours apart, for maintenance effects in patients older than 12 years of age. The other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the drug of choice for the treatment of anaphylaxis. The other drugs listed are incorrect choices.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stimulation of beta2 adrenergic receptors results in bronchodilation. The other choices are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dopamine is available only as an IV injectable drug and is given by continuous infusion, using an infusion pump. The other options are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is presenting information to a class of students about adrenergic drugs. Which are the effects of drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system?
Correct Answer: A,D,E,G
Rationale: Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes bronchodilation, increased heart rate, pupil dilation, and glycogenolysis as well as many other effects. The other responses are effects that occur as a result of the stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.