Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
1.
2. Adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of c
the body's systems?
a.
The central nervous system
b.
The somatic nervous system
c.
The sympathetic nervous system
d.
The parasympathetic nervous system
3. When an adrenergic drug stimulates b1-adrenergic a
, Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
receptors, the result is an increased force of contrac-
tion, which is known as what type of positive effect?
a.
Inotropic
b.
Adrenergic
c.
Dromotropic
d.
Chronotropic
4. When a patient is taking an adrenergic drug, the nurse a
expects to see which effect?
a.
Increased heart rate
b.
Bronchial constriction
c.
Peripheral vasodilation
, Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
d.
Increased intestinal peristalsis
5. An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in b
shock. The nurse notes that this drug has had its pri-
mary intended effect when which condition occurs?
a.
Blood volume restoration
b.
Increased blood pressure
c.
Stable urine output
d.
Reduced anxiety
6. Which condition is an indication for epinephrine c
(Adrenalin®)?
a.
Severe hypertension
b.
Conjunctival congestion
c.
Acute asthma attacks
d.
Heart failure
7. After a near-fatal motor vehicle accident, a family has d
given permission for their 6-year-old son's organs to
be donated. Which medication will be given to the
child to maintain the blood pressure in his organs until
transplantation can be carried out?
a.
, Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
epinephrine hydrochloride
b.
midodrine hydrochloride
c.
dobutamine hydrochloride
d.
dopamine hydrochloride
8. A female patient is on a low-dose dobutamine drip c
for heart failure. She had been feeling "better" but
now reports tightness in her chest and a bit of anxiety.
Her heart rate, which was 86, is now up to 110, and
her blood pressure, which was 120/80, is now 150/98.
What is the nurse's immediate assessment of the pa-
tient's condition?
a.
The patient is experiencing the normal adverse effects
of dobutamine therapy.
b.
The patient may be experiencing an allergic reaction
to the dobutamine.
c.
The dobutamine may be causing a worsening of a
pre-existing cardiac disorder.
d.
The dosage of the dobutamine should be increased to
better control these symptoms.
9. A 14-year-old female patient has been treated for d
asthma for almost 4 months. Two weeks ago, she was
given salmeterol xinafoate as part of her medication
regimen. However, her mother has called the clinic
1.
2. Adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of c
the body's systems?
a.
The central nervous system
b.
The somatic nervous system
c.
The sympathetic nervous system
d.
The parasympathetic nervous system
3. When an adrenergic drug stimulates b1-adrenergic a
, Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
receptors, the result is an increased force of contrac-
tion, which is known as what type of positive effect?
a.
Inotropic
b.
Adrenergic
c.
Dromotropic
d.
Chronotropic
4. When a patient is taking an adrenergic drug, the nurse a
expects to see which effect?
a.
Increased heart rate
b.
Bronchial constriction
c.
Peripheral vasodilation
, Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
d.
Increased intestinal peristalsis
5. An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in b
shock. The nurse notes that this drug has had its pri-
mary intended effect when which condition occurs?
a.
Blood volume restoration
b.
Increased blood pressure
c.
Stable urine output
d.
Reduced anxiety
6. Which condition is an indication for epinephrine c
(Adrenalin®)?
a.
Severe hypertension
b.
Conjunctival congestion
c.
Acute asthma attacks
d.
Heart failure
7. After a near-fatal motor vehicle accident, a family has d
given permission for their 6-year-old son's organs to
be donated. Which medication will be given to the
child to maintain the blood pressure in his organs until
transplantation can be carried out?
a.
, Pharm Test Bank Ch. 19–29 with Practice Questions & Answers.
epinephrine hydrochloride
b.
midodrine hydrochloride
c.
dobutamine hydrochloride
d.
dopamine hydrochloride
8. A female patient is on a low-dose dobutamine drip c
for heart failure. She had been feeling "better" but
now reports tightness in her chest and a bit of anxiety.
Her heart rate, which was 86, is now up to 110, and
her blood pressure, which was 120/80, is now 150/98.
What is the nurse's immediate assessment of the pa-
tient's condition?
a.
The patient is experiencing the normal adverse effects
of dobutamine therapy.
b.
The patient may be experiencing an allergic reaction
to the dobutamine.
c.
The dobutamine may be causing a worsening of a
pre-existing cardiac disorder.
d.
The dosage of the dobutamine should be increased to
better control these symptoms.
9. A 14-year-old female patient has been treated for d
asthma for almost 4 months. Two weeks ago, she was
given salmeterol xinafoate as part of her medication
regimen. However, her mother has called the clinic
