Author Question: How does ephedrine act on the body? A) Stimulates the release of norepinephrine B) Acts ... (Read 75 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

How does ephedrine act on the body?

A) Stimulates the release of norepinephrine
B) Acts indirectly on beta-adrenergic receptor sites
C) Stimulates the release of dopamine
D) Acts indirectly on alpha-adrenergic receptor sites

Question 2

The obstetrics nurse is caring for a patient who started vomiting before delivering her son. The patient is still complaining of nausea and vomiting an hour after her delivery.

What medicine would the nurse expect the physician to order for this patient? A) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
B) Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
C) Dronabinol (Marinol)
D) Nabilone (Cesamet)

diesoon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Ephedrine stimulates the release of norepinephrine from nerve endings and acts directly on adrenergic receptor sites. Therefore, the other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Hydroxyzine is used for nausea and vomiting before or after obstetric delivery or surgery. It is rapidly absorbed, metabolized in the liver, and excreted in urine. It has not been associated with fetal problems during pregnancy and is not thought to enter breast milk; however, as with all drugs, caution should be used during pregnancy and lactation. Tigan, Marinol, and Cesamet are not used for obstetric/gynecology patients.