Answer to Question 1
3,4
Rationale 1: This drug does not affect alpha1 receptors.
Rationale 2: This drug does not affect alpha2 receptors.
Rationale 3: Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is a nonselective drug that stimulates beta1 receptors.
Rationale 4: Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is a nonselective drug that stimulates beta2 receptors.
Rationale 5: This drug does not affect beta3 receptors.
Global Rationale: Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is a nonselective drug that stimulates beta1 and beta2 receptors. This drug does not affect alpha1, alpha2, or beta3 receptors.
Answer to Question 2
1,4,5
Rationale 1: The patient should sit straight up when swallowing this pill to prevent choking and to prevent esophagitis.
Rationale 2: The pill should not be crushed.
Rationale 3: The patient should not chew the tablet.
Rationale 4: Alternative forms of potassium are available and may be better for this patient.
Rationale 5: KCl should be taken with food to prevent gastric upset.
Global Rationale: The patient should sit straight up when swallowing this pill to prevent choking and to prevent esophagitis. Alternative forms of potassium are available and may be better for this patient. KCl should be taken with food to prevent gastric upset. The pill should not be crushed. The patient should not chew the tablet.
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