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crobinson2013

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After teaching a group of nursing students about sympatholytic drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
  B) a-adrenergic blockers
  C) b-adrenergic blockers
  D) Angiotensin receptor blockers
  E) Loop diuretics

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the effects of adrenergic drugs on the body. The nurse demonstrates understanding of this group of drugs by identifying that which of the following would occur if the drug stimulates beta-1 receptors?
 
  A) Vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels
  B) Decreased gastrointestinal tract secretions
  C) Increased force of myocardial contractions
  D) Bronchodilation



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C
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a- and b-adrenergic blockers are classified as sympatholytic drugs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
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Stimulation of beta-1 receptors leads to an increase in heart rate and an increase in the force of myocardial contraction. Peripheral vasoconstriction occurs when alpha-1 receptors are stimulated. Decreased gastrointestinal motility and secretions occur when alpha-2 receptors are stimulated. Bronchodilation occurs when beta-2 receptors are stimulated.



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crobinson2013

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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