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nramada

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has been ordered to receive a beta-adrenergic blocker. The nurse should anticipate that the client will exhibit:
 
  a. increased pulse rate and bronchoconstriction .
  b. decreased pulse rate and bronchodilation.
  c. increased pulse rate and bronchodilation.
  d. decreased pulse rate and bronchoconstriction .

Question 2

A client with asthma is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor), a beta blocker for hypertension. The client asks if metoprolol will affect her asthma. What is the best response from the nurse?
 
  a. Metoprolol may cause bronchoconstriction, and is questionable if it will help decrease blood pressure.
  b. Metoprolol decreases pulse rate and thus blood pressure, but it should not have an effect on the bronchioles.
  c. Metoprolol causes bronchodilation and increased pulse rate, so refuse the drug.
  d. I'll inform the healthcare provider that you should not take metoprolol.


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britb2u

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

ANS: D
A beta-adrenergic blocker should cause the client to exhibit decreased pulse rate and bronchoconstriction .

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Metoprolol is formulated to not cause bronchial constriction. Most other beta blockers cause bronchoconstriction and are contraindicated with asthma.


nramada

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

DylanD1323

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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