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What is the primary action of adrenergic agonists such as dobutamine and dopamine?
What is the primary action of adrenergic agonists such as dobutamine and dopamine?
- Increased heart rate and myocardial contractility (correct)
- Decreased heart rate
- Bronchodilation in the lungs
- Dilation of renal arteries
What are the potential adverse reactions related to sympathetic stimulation when using adrenergic agonists?
What are the potential adverse reactions related to sympathetic stimulation when using adrenergic agonists?
- Increased salivation and lacrimation
- Headache, sweating, and feelings of tension or anxiety (correct)
- Nasal congestion and blurred vision
- Hypotension and bradycardia
Why is it important to avoid extravasation of adrenergic agonist drugs during infusion?
Why is it important to avoid extravasation of adrenergic agonist drugs during infusion?
- To avoid excessive bronchodilation
- To prevent hypotension
- To avoid vasoconstriction in the area which can lead to necrosis and cell death (correct)
- To prevent allergic reactions
In which condition should caution be exercised when administering adrenergic agonists?
In which condition should caution be exercised when administering adrenergic agonists?
What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering adrenergic agonists?
What is a crucial nursing responsibility when administering adrenergic agonists?
What is the primary indication for using adrenergic agonists like dobutamine and dopamine?
What is the primary indication for using adrenergic agonists like dobutamine and dopamine?
What is the primary reason for using extreme caution in calculating and preparing doses of these drugs?
What is the primary reason for using extreme caution in calculating and preparing doses of these drugs?
Which monitoring is important to evaluate the perfusion of the kidneys and therapeutic effects?
Which monitoring is important to evaluate the perfusion of the kidneys and therapeutic effects?
What should be maintained on standby in case extravasation occurs?
What should be maintained on standby in case extravasation occurs?
What measure should be taken when administering ophthalmic or nasal agents to assure the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug?
What measure should be taken when administering ophthalmic or nasal agents to assure the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug?
What should be auscultated to evaluate the effects on bronchi and respirations?
What should be auscultated to evaluate the effects on bronchi and respirations?
What patient understanding should be evaluated by asking the patient to name the drug, its indication, and adverse effects to watch for?
What patient understanding should be evaluated by asking the patient to name the drug, its indication, and adverse effects to watch for?
Which adverse effect should be monitored in patients receiving this drug therapy?
Which adverse effect should be monitored in patients receiving this drug therapy?
What measure should be used to prevent injection and assure the therapeutic effectiveness of ophthalmic or nasal agents?
What measure should be used to prevent injection and assure the therapeutic effectiveness of ophthalmic or nasal agents?
What is the purpose of monitoring laboratory test results such as liver and renal function tests?
What is the purpose of monitoring laboratory test results such as liver and renal function tests?
What should be monitored closely to ensure the most benefit with the least amount of toxicity?
What should be monitored closely to ensure the most benefit with the least amount of toxicity?
What is the primary action of atropine?
What is the primary action of atropine?
What is the origin of atropine, the prototype drug?
What is the origin of atropine, the prototype drug?
Which adverse reaction is associated with the central nervous system (CNS) when using atropine?
Which adverse reaction is associated with the central nervous system (CNS) when using atropine?
In which condition should caution be exercised when administering atropine?
In which condition should caution be exercised when administering atropine?
What is the effect of atropine on bronchial secretions?
What is the effect of atropine on bronchial secretions?
Which system do atropine and scopolamine primarily work on?
Which system do atropine and scopolamine primarily work on?
Which adverse reaction should the nurse monitor for in a patient receiving bethanechol?
Which adverse reaction should the nurse monitor for in a patient receiving bethanechol?
What is the primary indication for using bethanechol?
What is the primary indication for using bethanechol?
What measure should the nurse take when administering bethanechol to assure effective use and decrease the risk of adverse effects?
What measure should the nurse take when administering bethanechol to assure effective use and decrease the risk of adverse effects?
What is a potential adverse effect of using cevimeline or pilocarpine?
What is a potential adverse effect of using cevimeline or pilocarpine?
Which action is a direct effect of cholinergic agonists like bethanechol on the body?
Which action is a direct effect of cholinergic agonists like bethanechol on the body?
What should the nurse assess in a patient receiving cholinergic agonists like bethanechol?
What should the nurse assess in a patient receiving cholinergic agonists like bethanechol?
What is an adverse reaction associated with cholinergic agonists like bethanechol that the nurse should monitor for?
What is an adverse reaction associated with cholinergic agonists like bethanechol that the nurse should monitor for?
