Nurs3550: ANS Questions Module 1
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
2026)
What occurs when a drug binds to a receptor in the body? -
Correct Answers ✅It increases or decreases the activity of
that receptor.
The nurse administers a medication to a patient that
stimulates the function of the parasympathetic nervous
system. The nurse should assess the patient for which
intended effect? - Correct Answers ✅Improved bladder
emptying
The nurse administers a medication to a patient that
stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. The nurse
should assess the patient for which intended effect? -
Correct Answers ✅Increased heart rate
A nurse administers a medication that activates dopamine
receptors. The nurse should assess the patient for which
intended effect? - Correct Answers ✅Improved renal
perfusion
The nurse teaches a patient about Bethanechol, a muscarinic
agonist. Which statement by the patient requires an
intervention by the nurse? - Correct Answers ✅"This drug
may cause an increase in my blood pressure."
, Nurs3550: ANS Questions Module 1
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
2026)
A patient is prescribed Bethanechol, a muscarinic agonist, for
urinary retention. If the patient exhibits signs of an overdose,
such as increased salivation and sweating, bradycardia, or
hypotension, which medication should the nurse administer?
- Correct Answers ✅Atropine - reversible antagonist of
muscarinic receptors (anticholinergic drug)
When teaching a nursing student about an antagonist, which
statement would the nurse include in their teaching? -
Correct Answers ✅An antagonist prevents receptor
activation.
The nurse knows that the advantage of patients having
multiple types of receptors to regulate bodily functions is
what? - Correct Answers ✅Reduction of side effects and
toxicity
Phenylephrine, an alpha-1 agonist, is contained in many nasal
decongestant products. Which action contributes to its
therapeutic effect? - Correct Answers ✅Vasoconstriction
The nurse is preparing to give bethanechol, a muscarinic
agonist. Which patient response is an expected outcome of
this drug? - Correct Answers ✅Heart rate decreases to 60
beats/min.
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
2026)
What occurs when a drug binds to a receptor in the body? -
Correct Answers ✅It increases or decreases the activity of
that receptor.
The nurse administers a medication to a patient that
stimulates the function of the parasympathetic nervous
system. The nurse should assess the patient for which
intended effect? - Correct Answers ✅Improved bladder
emptying
The nurse administers a medication to a patient that
stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. The nurse
should assess the patient for which intended effect? -
Correct Answers ✅Increased heart rate
A nurse administers a medication that activates dopamine
receptors. The nurse should assess the patient for which
intended effect? - Correct Answers ✅Improved renal
perfusion
The nurse teaches a patient about Bethanechol, a muscarinic
agonist. Which statement by the patient requires an
intervention by the nurse? - Correct Answers ✅"This drug
may cause an increase in my blood pressure."
, Nurs3550: ANS Questions Module 1
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
2026)
A patient is prescribed Bethanechol, a muscarinic agonist, for
urinary retention. If the patient exhibits signs of an overdose,
such as increased salivation and sweating, bradycardia, or
hypotension, which medication should the nurse administer?
- Correct Answers ✅Atropine - reversible antagonist of
muscarinic receptors (anticholinergic drug)
When teaching a nursing student about an antagonist, which
statement would the nurse include in their teaching? -
Correct Answers ✅An antagonist prevents receptor
activation.
The nurse knows that the advantage of patients having
multiple types of receptors to regulate bodily functions is
what? - Correct Answers ✅Reduction of side effects and
toxicity
Phenylephrine, an alpha-1 agonist, is contained in many nasal
decongestant products. Which action contributes to its
therapeutic effect? - Correct Answers ✅Vasoconstriction
The nurse is preparing to give bethanechol, a muscarinic
agonist. Which patient response is an expected outcome of
this drug? - Correct Answers ✅Heart rate decreases to 60
beats/min.
