ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 18 : Adrenergic Drugs Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to administer epinephrine 0.5 mg subcutaneously. The ampule contains 1 mL of medication and is labeled 1 mg/mL. Identify how many milliliters of epinephrine the nurse will give.
Correct Answer: 0.5 mL
Rationale: 1 mg : 1 mL :: 0.5 mg : x mL; (1 * x) = (1 * 0.5); x = 0.5 mL.