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bobbie

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Adrenergic agents have specific effects on the body. What are the actions of adrenergic medications? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Dilate pupils.
  b. Increase heart rate.
  c. Stimulate gastric muscle.
  d. Dilate blood vessels.
  e. Dilate bronchioles.
  f. Relax uterine muscles.
  g. Contract the bladder.

Question 2

The client has been started on a treatment regimen that includes atenolol. She complains to the nurse of experiencing weakness. Which is the best response from the nurse?
 
  a. I will hold your next dose of the medication. You are reaching a toxic level.
  b. I will increase your next dose of the medication. Your level is too low.
  c. This is an adverse reaction to the medication. I will stop the drug.
  d. This is a side effect of the medication. I will notify your physician.


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aliotak

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

ANS: A, B, E, F
Adrenergic agents stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, evoking the fight or flight response. This response increases those functions needed to respond to stress while shunting blood away from the reproductive tract and GI organs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Weakness can be a side effect of atenolol.


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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