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Sufayan.ah

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The labor and delivery nurse assists with the delivery of a newborn to a woman taking an adrenergic blocker for a congenital heart defect. What organ systems may be affected in the newborn by these drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Cardiovascular
  B) Respiratory
  C) Central nervous system (CNS)
  D) Gastrointestinal (GI)
  E) Genitourinary (GU)

Question 2

A patient on chlorpromazine is feeling better and decides they no longer need their medication. The nurse teaches the patient that abrupt withdrawal of a typical antipsychotic medication can result in what?
 
  A) Insomnia
  B) Tardive dyskinesia
  C) Somnolence
  D) Constipation



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
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Adrenergic blockers can affect labor, and babies born to mothers taking these drugs may exhibit adverse cardiovascular, respiratory, and CNS effects. Problems with the GI and GU systems have not been reported.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Sudden withdrawal can cause cholinergic effects such as diarrhea, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, arrhythmias, drooling, and insomnia. Abrupt withdrawal of a typical antipsychotic generally does not cause tardive dyskinesia, somnolence, or constipation.



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