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NURS 3100 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (508)
A client's heart rate is 72 beats per minute B.
with a regular rhythm. How does the nurse The parasympathetic system is dominating.
interpret this data in relation to the client's C.
peripheral nervous system? Both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are influencing cardiac
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct status. D.
choices and no incorrect choices are The autonomic nervous system is affecting cardiac status.
selected.
Select all that apply.
A.
The sympathetic system is in control.
B.
The parasympathetic system is dominating.
C.
Both parasympathetic and sympathetic
systems are influencing cardiac status.
D.
The autonomic nervous system is
affecting cardiac status.
E.
The somatic nervous system is affecting
cardiac status.
,A nurse is reading about the development A.
of drugs that inhibit the Anticholinergics
parasympathetic nervous system. The C. Parasympatholytics
nurse would look for articles about which E.
drug classes? Muscarinic blockers
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct
choices and no incorrect choices are
selected.
Select all that apply.
A.
Anticholinergics
B.
Parasympathomimetics
C.
Parasympatholytics
D.
Cholinergics
E.
Muscarinic blockers
Which is an adrenergic receptor C.
associated with the sympathetic nervous Beta
system?
A.
Norepinephrine
B.
Dopamine
C.
Beta
D.
Muscarinic
A client has been prescribed an oral A.
drug containing atropine. The nurse would "I would like to wait a few minutes to take this as I just drank some aloe juice." B.
hold the drug and contact the prescriber "Can I take this at the same time as my procainamide?"
if the client states which of the
following?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct
choices and no incorrect choices are
selected.
Select all that apply.
A.
"I would like to wait a few minutes to take
this as I just drank some aloe juice."
B.
"Can I take this at the same time as my
procainamide?"
C.
"I have had a headache this morning."
D.
"I am allergic to penicillin."
E.
"My gallbladder surgery is scheduled for
next week."
,The nurse has completed medication B.
education about pyridostigmine (Mestinon), "It is really important to take my medication on time."
an indirect cholinergic drug, for a client
with myasthenia gravis. The nurse
determines that learning has occurred
when the client makes which statement?
A.
"I will need to increase my fluid intake with
this medication."
B.
"It is really important to take my
medication on time."
C.
"I must take this medication immediately
before eating a full meal."
D.
"My heart may beat slower while I am on
this drug."
The health-care provider has ordered C.
bethanechol (Urecholine), a cholinergic Hold the drug and contact the health-care provider.
drug, for the client with urinary retention.
The client also has an enlarged prostate
gland. What is the priority action by the
nurse?
A.
Administer the drug and push
fluids. B.
Hold the drug and prepare to
catheterize the client.
C.
Hold the drug and contact the health-care
provider.
D.
Administer the drug and measure urinary
output.
A preoperative client will be receiving B.
glycopyrrolate (Robinul), which is an "It will decrease your respiratory secretions during surgery."
anticholinergic drug. The client asks the
nurse, "Why do I need to take that
medication?" What is the best response by
the nurse?
A.
"It will help you breathe better during
surgery."
B.
"It will decrease your respiratory secretions
during surgery."
C.
"It will help maintain your blood pressure
during surgery."
D.
"It will increase your urinary output during
surgery."
, The nurse is preparing to administer C.
benztropine (Cogentin), which is an The client with tachycardia.
anticholinergic drug. The nurse
understands this drug is contraindicated in
which client?
A.
The client with diarrhea.
B.
The client with a fractured femur.
C.
The client with tachycardia.
D.
The client with an irritable colon.
The nurse is preparing to administer A.
medications to a group of clients. One of The client with glaucoma.
the medications is atropine, an
anticholinergic drug. This drug is
contraindicated in which client?
A.
The client with glaucoma.
B.
The client with lung
cancer. C.
The client with a hiatal hernia.
D.
The client with hyperthyroidism.
The health-care provider orders B.
dicyclomine (Bentyl), an anticholinergic Is the client able to urinate?
drug, for a client. What is the nurse's
priority assessment prior to administering
this drug? A.
Does the client have light
sensitivity? B.
Is the client able to urinate?
C.
Does the client have a history of
alcoholism?
D.
Is the client dizzy upon standing?
The client is quadriplegic and receives the B.
anticholinergic drug oxybutynin (Ditropan) Is he constipated?
to increase his bladder capacity. What is
an important assessment of this client
by the nurse?
A.
Is he irritable?
B.
Is he constipated?
C.
Is he gaining weight?
D.
Is he lethargic?
NURS 3100 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (508)
A client's heart rate is 72 beats per minute B.
with a regular rhythm. How does the nurse The parasympathetic system is dominating.
interpret this data in relation to the client's C.
peripheral nervous system? Both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are influencing cardiac
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct status. D.
choices and no incorrect choices are The autonomic nervous system is affecting cardiac status.
selected.
Select all that apply.
A.
The sympathetic system is in control.
B.
The parasympathetic system is dominating.
C.
Both parasympathetic and sympathetic
systems are influencing cardiac status.
D.
The autonomic nervous system is
affecting cardiac status.
E.
The somatic nervous system is affecting
cardiac status.
,A nurse is reading about the development A.
of drugs that inhibit the Anticholinergics
parasympathetic nervous system. The C. Parasympatholytics
nurse would look for articles about which E.
drug classes? Muscarinic blockers
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct
choices and no incorrect choices are
selected.
Select all that apply.
A.
Anticholinergics
B.
Parasympathomimetics
C.
Parasympatholytics
D.
Cholinergics
E.
Muscarinic blockers
Which is an adrenergic receptor C.
associated with the sympathetic nervous Beta
system?
A.
Norepinephrine
B.
Dopamine
C.
Beta
D.
Muscarinic
A client has been prescribed an oral A.
drug containing atropine. The nurse would "I would like to wait a few minutes to take this as I just drank some aloe juice." B.
hold the drug and contact the prescriber "Can I take this at the same time as my procainamide?"
if the client states which of the
following?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct
choices and no incorrect choices are
selected.
Select all that apply.
A.
"I would like to wait a few minutes to take
this as I just drank some aloe juice."
B.
"Can I take this at the same time as my
procainamide?"
C.
"I have had a headache this morning."
D.
"I am allergic to penicillin."
E.
"My gallbladder surgery is scheduled for
next week."
,The nurse has completed medication B.
education about pyridostigmine (Mestinon), "It is really important to take my medication on time."
an indirect cholinergic drug, for a client
with myasthenia gravis. The nurse
determines that learning has occurred
when the client makes which statement?
A.
"I will need to increase my fluid intake with
this medication."
B.
"It is really important to take my
medication on time."
C.
"I must take this medication immediately
before eating a full meal."
D.
"My heart may beat slower while I am on
this drug."
The health-care provider has ordered C.
bethanechol (Urecholine), a cholinergic Hold the drug and contact the health-care provider.
drug, for the client with urinary retention.
The client also has an enlarged prostate
gland. What is the priority action by the
nurse?
A.
Administer the drug and push
fluids. B.
Hold the drug and prepare to
catheterize the client.
C.
Hold the drug and contact the health-care
provider.
D.
Administer the drug and measure urinary
output.
A preoperative client will be receiving B.
glycopyrrolate (Robinul), which is an "It will decrease your respiratory secretions during surgery."
anticholinergic drug. The client asks the
nurse, "Why do I need to take that
medication?" What is the best response by
the nurse?
A.
"It will help you breathe better during
surgery."
B.
"It will decrease your respiratory secretions
during surgery."
C.
"It will help maintain your blood pressure
during surgery."
D.
"It will increase your urinary output during
surgery."
, The nurse is preparing to administer C.
benztropine (Cogentin), which is an The client with tachycardia.
anticholinergic drug. The nurse
understands this drug is contraindicated in
which client?
A.
The client with diarrhea.
B.
The client with a fractured femur.
C.
The client with tachycardia.
D.
The client with an irritable colon.
The nurse is preparing to administer A.
medications to a group of clients. One of The client with glaucoma.
the medications is atropine, an
anticholinergic drug. This drug is
contraindicated in which client?
A.
The client with glaucoma.
B.
The client with lung
cancer. C.
The client with a hiatal hernia.
D.
The client with hyperthyroidism.
The health-care provider orders B.
dicyclomine (Bentyl), an anticholinergic Is the client able to urinate?
drug, for a client. What is the nurse's
priority assessment prior to administering
this drug? A.
Does the client have light
sensitivity? B.
Is the client able to urinate?
C.
Does the client have a history of
alcoholism?
D.
Is the client dizzy upon standing?
The client is quadriplegic and receives the B.
anticholinergic drug oxybutynin (Ditropan) Is he constipated?
to increase his bladder capacity. What is
an important assessment of this client
by the nurse?
A.
Is he irritable?
B.
Is he constipated?
C.
Is he gaining weight?
D.
Is he lethargic?
