3365 UTA Pharm Exam 2 With Correct Answers

Epinephrine is used for ___ ___ and ___ ___ - ANSWER cardiac arrest, allergic reaction Adrenergic Stimulating drugs - ANSWER epinephrine What system is epinephrine stimulating? - ANSWER SNS What are the adverse effects of epinephrine? - ANSWER tremors, agitation, tachycardia, urinary retention, hypertension, decreased renal perfusion When determining the difference between urinary retention and decreased urinary perfusion, what should you do? - ANSWER palpate the bladder Before administering epinephrine, the nurse should assess the ___ and the ___ since the drug causes vasoconstriction. - ANSWER BP, HR When giving epinephrine for allergic reaction, how do you evaluate if it worked? - ANSWER wheezing stopped, BP comes up If infiltration has occurred during IV epinephrine administration, you will notice ___ and ___ to the touch around the site. - ANSWER swelling, coolness What is the drug given for epinephrine infiltration? - ANSWER phentolamine Adrenergic Blocking drugs - ANSWER Alpha-Blockers Beta-blockers Phentolamine will prevent ___ due to __