The nurse is serving a breakfast tray to the patient receiving an ...

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The nurse is serving a breakfast tray to the patient receiving an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist medication. The nurse notifies dietary of the error with the patient's diet when finding what on the tray?
 
  A) Eggs
  B) Bacon
  C) Coffee
  D) Milk

Question 2

When transcribing new orders for sympathomimetic medications prescribed for a geriatric patient, the nurse expects the dosage will be what?
 
  A) The average adult dosage
  B) Slightly higher than adult dosages
  C) The lowest possible effective dosage
  D) Approximately half the normal adult dosage

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Patients being treated with any adrenergic agonists who are also taking ma huang, guarana, or caffeine are at increased risk for overstimulation, including increased blood pressure, stroke, and death. The nurse should counsel patients to avoid these ingredients. There would be no reason to prevent the patient from ingesting eggs, bacon, or milk.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Older patients should be started on lower doses of the drugs and should be monitored very closely for potentially serious arrhythmias or blood pressure changes. Other options are incorrect.

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