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The nurse understands that patients are given beta1 agonists to treat _____ failure.
 
  a. heart
  b. kidney
  c. respiratory
  d. liver

Question 2

A patient is wheezing and short of breath. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 88 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 124/78 mm Hg.
 
  The prescriber orders a nonspecific beta agonist medication. Besides evaluating the patient for a reduction in respiratory distress, the nurse will monitor for which side effect?
  a. Hypotension
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Tachypnea
  d. Urinary retention


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A beta1 agonist increases the patient's heart rate and blood pressure and is used in heart failure. Beta1 agonists would not be used for kidney, respiratory, or liver failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Beta agonists are used for asthma because of their beta2 effects on bronchial smooth muscle, causing dilation. Beta1 effects cause tachycardia and hypertension. Beta receptors do not exert effects on the bladder.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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