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Frost2351

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A patient in preterm labor is concerned about her baby. She asks the nurse which medication she will be given to stop the labor. The nurse should clarify for her that the medication the prescriber will order will be which of the following drugs?
 
  a. Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
  b. Dopamine (Intropin)
  c. Terbutaline (Brethine)
  d. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

Question 2

A charge nurse has just received four admissions to the unit. A nurse admitting one of the patients receives an order for a drug that activates alpha1 receptors.
 
  The nurse would anticipate which response as a result of administration of the drug to the patient?
  a. Vasodilation
  b. Constricted pupils
  c. Elevated blood pressure
  d. Bleeding


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Terbutaline is indicated to delay preterm labor by activating beta2 receptors in the uterus, relaxing the uterine muscles and preventing contractions.
Isoproterenol is not indicated for use in a patient with preterm labor.
Dopamine is not indicated for use in a patient with preterm labor.
Phenylephrine is not indicated for use in a patient with preterm labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Activation of alpha1 receptors causes elevation of blood pressure, mydriasis (dilated pupils), and vasoconstriction.
Activation of alpha1 receptors does not result in vasodilation, pupil constriction, or bleeding.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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