Author Question: The nurse administers a drug that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. What physiological ... (Read 29 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse administers a drug that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. What physiological response would indicate the drug is working?

A) Vasoconstriction
B) Increased gastrointestinal (GI) motility
C) Increased heart rate
D) Pupil dilation

Question 2

What antidiabetic agent is approved for the nurse to administer to children 10 years old and older with type 2 diabetes?

A) Pioglitazone
B) Repaglinide
C) Liraglutide
D) Metformin

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
When the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated, the result is increased GI motility, decreased GI secretions, decreased heart rate, and pupillary constriction, which all result from stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Metformin is the only oral antidiabetic drug approved for children. It has established dosage for children 10 years of age and older. With the increasing number of children being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the use of other agents in children is being tested. Because metformin is the only drug approved for use with children, pioglitazone, repaglinide, and liraglutide would not be appropriate.