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Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The pharmacology instructor is discussing the adrenergic drug ephedrine with the nursing students and lists an adverse reaction of this drug as what?

A) Bronchoconstriction
B) Hyperglycemia
C) Cardiac arrhythmias
D) Severe constipation

Question 2

A 7-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her mother. The mother states that the child will be engaged in some activity at home and then will just stop for a few seconds and then pick up the activity again as if there had been no break in what

she was doing. The nurse suspects the child might be demonstrating what type of seizure? A) Tonicclonic seizure
B) Absence seizure
C) Myoclonic seizure
D) Status epilepticus

raili21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
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Ephedrine (generic), a drug used as a bronchodilator to treat asthma and relieve nasal congestion, can break down stored glycogen and cause an elevation of blood glucose by its effects on the sympathetic nervous system. Ephedrine does not cause bronchoconstriction, cardiac arrhythmias, or severe constipation.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Absence seizures involve abrupt periods of loss of consciousness lasting 3 to 5 seconds. Tonic-clonic seizures involve dramatic muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, and a recovery period characterized by confusion and exhaustion. Myoclonic seizures involve short, sporadic periods of muscle contractions lasting for several minutes. These types of seizures are rare. Status epilepticus seizures are the most dangerous and rapidly occur one after another.