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urbanoutfitters

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is preparing to administer a centrally acting adrenergic blocker to a group of clients. The nurse would be especially cautious when administering the drug to which client?
 
  A) Client with diabetes
  B) Client with chronic bronchitis
  C) Client with renal function impairment
  D) Client with impaired hepatic function

Question 2

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about adrenergic blockers in preparation for an examination. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an a/b-adrenergic blocker?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Phentolamine
  B) Bisoprolol
  C) Nadolol
  D) Carvedilol
  E) Labetalol


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
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The nurse should administer centrally acting adrenergic blockers cautiously to clients with renal function impairment. The a/b-adrenergic blocking drugs should be used cautiously in clients with diabetes, chronic bronchitis, and impaired hepatic function.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D, E
Feedback:
Carvedilol and labetalol are a/b-adrenergic blockers. Phentolamine is an a-adrenergic blocker. Bisoprolol and nadolol are b-adrenergic blockers.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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