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Explore the functions, effects, and responses of adrenergic receptors in the human body
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What is the most serious adverse response to a drug that blocks adrenergic receptors?
Inhibition of ejaculation
Reflex tachycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
Nasal congestion
2
What are the adrenergic receptors that mediate responses to epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Alpha adrenergic receptors
Cholinergic receptors
Beta adrenergic receptors
Dopamine receptors
3
What are the adverse effects of dopamine?
Hypotension
Dysrhythmias
Tachycardia
Hyperglycemia
4
What are the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Slow heart rate
Increased gastric secretions
Regulate body temperature
Empty the bladder or bowel
5
What are the adverse effects of epinephrine?
Diarrhea
Hypoglycemia
Bradycardia
Hypertension
6
Pt taking a anticholinergic is also prescribed an OTC med for allergies. The nurse should warn about which side effects?
Increased bronchoconstriction
Increased anticholinergic effects, such as dry mouth and blurred vision
Excessive salivation
Increased risk of diarrhea
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What are the main functions of the sympathetic nervous system?
Regulate cardiovascular system
Implement fight or flight response
Regulate smooth muscle
Regulate body temperature
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A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed a Beta2 agonist. What therapeutic effect does the nurse expect?
Increased gastric motility
Bronchodilation
Decreased heart rate
Vasoconstriction
9
A pt. is prescribed atropine before surgery. The nurse explains that this drug works by blocking which type of receptor?
Alpha1 receptors
Muscarinic receptors
Beta1 receptors
Dopamine receptors
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What information should the nurse provide to a family regarding inspection of the epinephrine pen?
Storage and disposal
Side effects and precautions
Dosage and administration
Expiration date and color
11
Pt is receiving a muscarinic agonist to treat urinary retention. Which symptom would indicate an overdose?
Constipation
Increased salivation
Hypertension
Tachycardia
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Pt taking a muscarinic antagonist for overactive bladder c/o dry mouth and blurred vision. How should the nurse explain
"You should stop the medication immediately."
The medication is causing increased sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
"These are common side effects due to decreased parasympathetic activity."
"These effects occur because the drug blocks Beta1 receptors."
