Chapter 25 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs

Chapter 25  Adrenergic Blocking Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following are classified as sympatholytic drugs? Select all that apply:
A)
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
B)
Alpha-adrenergic blockers
C)
Beta-adrenergic blockers
D)
Angiotensin receptor blockers
E)
Loop diuretics

2.
A nurse would administer phentolamine (Regitine) to a client for which of the following conditions? Select all that apply:
A)
Pheochromocytoma-induced hypertension
B)
Benign hypertension
C)
Preoperative hypertension
D)
Increase intraocular pressure
E)
Treatment of dopamine extravasation tissue damage

3.
The nurse should administer phentolamine (Regitine) cautiously to which of the following clients? Select all that apply:
A)
Clients with recent MI
B)
Clients with Type 1 diabetes
C)
Clients with renal failure
D)
Clients with hepatic failure
E)
Clients with peripheral artery disease

4.
A nurse must recognize which class of medication a drug is part of in order to help in planning ongoing assessment and patient education. Which of the following is an example of a drug in the class of beta-adrenergic blockers? Select all that apply:
A)
Carvedilol (Coreg)
B)
Propranolol (Inderal)
C)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
D)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
E)
Labetalol (Trandate)

5.
A physician orders phentolamine (Regitine) 5 mg IV for a client with pheochromocytoma-induced hypertension. If phentolamine is available in a 0.4 mg/1.7mL vial, how many milliliters will the nurse need to prepare for one 5 mg dose?

6.
A 56-year-old client presents to the ED with chest pain and tightness and pain radiating down the left arm. The client is diagnosed with an acute MI. The physician orders atenolol (Tenormin) 5 mg IV over five minutes. If atenolol is available in a 0.5 mg/mL vial, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer to the client over five minutes?