Author Question: The nurse knows that some sympathomimetic drugs stimulate which type of receptor that makes these ... (Read 28 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse knows that some sympathomimetic drugs stimulate which type of receptor that makes these drugs useful in treating asthma?

1. Beta 1
2. Alpha 2
3. Beta 2
4. Alpha 1

Question 2

During discharge education, a nurse tells the client who is prescribed an adrenergic blocker to notify a health care provider before taking over-the-counter cold, cough, or sinus medication. Which condition does the nurse expect this client to have?

1. Hypertension
2. Gastritis
3. Seizures
4. Severe cold

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Beta 1 receptors are not stimulated in the treatment of asthma.
Rationale 2: Alpha 2 receptors are not stimulated in the treatment of asthma.
Rationale 3: Beta 2 receptors are stimulated in the treatment of asthma.
Rationale 4: Alpha 1 receptors are not stimulated in the treatment of asthma.

Global Rationale: Beta 2 receptors are stimulated in the treatment of asthma. Beta 1, Alpha 2 , Alpha 1 and receptors are not stimulated in the treatment of asthma.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Hypertension is treated with adrenergic blockers. Adrenergic blockers relax vascular smooth muscle in small arteries, causing vasodilation, which results in decreased blood pressure. Over-the-counter medications likely contain autonomic agents that can potentiate the effects of the adrenergic blocker, causing severe hypotension, dizziness, fainting, dry mouth, shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest pain.
Rationale 2: Adrenergic blockers are not used to treat severe colds, gastritis, or seizures.
Rationale 3: Adrenergic blockers are not used to treat severe colds, gastritis, or seizures.
Rationale 4: Adrenergic blockers are not used to treat severe colds, gastritis, or seizures.

Global Rationale: Hypertension is treated with adrenergic blockers. Adrenergic blockers relax vascular smooth muscle in small arteries, causing vasodilation, which results in decreased blood pressure. Over-the-counter medications likely contain autonomic agents that can potentiate the effects of the adrenergic blocker, causing severe hypotension, dizziness, fainting, dry mouth, shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest pain. Adrenergic blockers are not used to treat severe colds, gastritis, or seizures.