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ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Increased cardiac output. In shock, there is inadequate tissue perfusion, leading to decreased cardiac output. An adrenergic agonist, by stimulating adrenergic receptors, can increase cardiac contractility and heart rate, improving cardiac output. This helps in restoring tissue perfusion.
Incorrect choices:
A: Decreased urine output is not the primary goal of using an adrenergic agonist in shock.
C: Volume restoration is important in shock management but not the primary effect of adrenergic agonists.
D: Reduced anxiety is not a physiological outcome of adrenergic agonists in shock.
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