Author Question: The nurse administers a drug that stimulates beta2 receptors. What type of health condition would ... (Read 108 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse administers a drug that stimulates beta2 receptors. What type of health condition would this drug treat?

A) Heart disease
B) High lipid levels
C) Diabetes
D) Respiratory disease

Question 2

A patient who has anemia and a severe GI absorption disorder has been ordered iron dextran (INFeD). What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient related to the administration of this drug?

A) Acute pain related to drug administration
B) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
C) Risk for injury related to CNS effects
D) Disturbed body image related to drug staining of teeth

coreycathey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Beta2-receptors are found in the smooth muscle in blood vessels, in the bronchi, in the periphery, and in uterine muscle. Beta2-receptors also cause dilation in the bronchi. Beta1-receptor stimulation would improve some heart disease and are responsible for increased lipolysis. Because beta2-receptors increase release of glucagon and the breakdown of glycogen, increasing serum glucose levels, stimulation of these receptors would exacerbate diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Iron dextran is a parenteral form of iron. It is given intramuscularly and must be given by the Z-track method. It can be very painful. Certainly, deficient knowledge and risk for injury are appropriate diagnoses for this patient but would not be related to the administration of the drug. Because this medication is not given orally, tooth staining would not be a concern.