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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems?

A. Central nervous system

B. Somatic nervous system

C. Sympathetic nervous system

D. Parasympathetic nervous system

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Question 2 of 5

When an adrenergic drug stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors, the result is an increased heart rate, which is known as what type of effect?

A. Positive inotropic

B. Antiadrenergic

C. Positive chronotropic

D. Positive dromotropic

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Question 3 of 5

When a patient is taking an adrenergic agonist drug, the nurse expects to observe which effect?

A. Decreased heart rate

B. Bronchodilation

C. Constricted pupils

D. Increased intestinal peristalsis

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Question 4 of 5

An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?

A. Volume restoration

B. Increased cardiac output

C. Decreased urine output

D. Reduced anxiety

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Question 5 of 5

The nurse is administering a stat dose of epinephrine. Epinephrine is appropriate for which situation?

A. Severe hypertension

B. Angina

C. Cardiac arrest

D. Tachycardia

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