This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is preparing to administer a beta2 antagonist and understands that this medication is most ... (Read 96 times)

TFauchery

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is preparing to administer a beta2 antagonist and understands that this medication is most likely indicated for which of the following patients?
 
  a. A patient in preterm labor
  b. A patient with a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL
  c. A patient with an exacerbation of asthma
  d. A patient with a sustained heart rate of 121/minute

Question 2

Which test results would the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of heparin therapy?
 
  a. PT
  b. aPPT
  c. Bleeding time
  d. INR


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Leostella20

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A beta2 antagonist would be appropriate for a patient with a sustained heart rate, because these drugs increase cardiac output, decrease the workload of the heart, and decrease the heart rate.
A beta2 agonist is not indicated for preterm labor. An antagonist would relax the uterus, possibly resulting in delivery of a preterm infant.
A beta2 antagonist produces inhibition of glycogenolysis, therefore it would not be indicated in a patient with a low serum glucose.
A beta2 antagonist is not indicated for a patient with an exacerbation of asthma.

Answer to Question 2

b


TFauchery

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks


Leostella20

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

NURSE NURSE
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan. The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
A nurse shows empathy to a client. A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma; Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger. Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger.
Preparing a Smear Preparing a Smear
Video: Introduction to Tuberculosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library