Author Question: The nursing students are studying sympathomimetic drugs. How do these drugs act on the body? A) ... (Read 21 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nursing students are studying sympathomimetic drugs. How do these drugs act on the body?

A) Stimulate beta receptors and block alpha-receptors
B) Stimulate alpha-receptors and block beta-receptors
C) Block adrenergic receptors
D) Stimulate both alpha and beta-receptors

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving ondansetron (Zofran) for nausea associated with chemotherapy. The nurse would teach the patient that what adverse effect may occur with this medication?

A) Weakness and rash
B) Dysuria and photosensitivity
C) Headache and myalgia
D) Fever and diarrhea

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Drugs that are generally sympathomimetic are called alpha-agonists (stimulate alpha-receptors) and beta-agonists (stimulate beta-receptors). These agonists stimulate all of the adrenergic receptors; that is they affect both alpha and beta-receptors.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Patients receiving ondansetron (Zofran) most commonly experience headache, dizziness, and myalgia. There may also be pain at the injection site, rash, constipation, hypotension, and urinary retention. Options A, B, and D are not correct.
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