ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a client in cardiogenic shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increased cardiac output. Adrenergic agonists stimulate the sympathetic nervous system to increase heart rate and contractility, leading to improved cardiac output in cardiogenic shock. This helps improve tissue perfusion. Reduced anxiety (
B) and volume depletion (
C) are not primary effects of adrenergic agonists in this context. Decreased urine output (
D) may occur due to increased blood flow to vital organs, but it is not the primary intended effect in cardiogenic shock.
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