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A nurse is preparing to administer a sympathomimetic drug. Which of the following might the nurse be preparing to give? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Clonidine (Catapres)
  B) Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
  C) Midodrine (ProAmatine)
  D) Epinephrine (EpiPen)
  E) Reserpine (Serpalan)

Question 2

The nurse administers isoproterenol (Isuprel) to a client. Which of the following would most likely occur? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Decreased heart rate
  B) Increased use of glucose
  C) Decreased gastric motility
  D) Constriction of coronary blood vessels
  E) Wakefulness



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
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Isoproterenol, midodrine, and epinephrine are examples of sympathomimetic drugs.

Answer to Question 2

A) Decreased heart rate
B) Increased use of glucose
C) Decreased gastric motility
D) Constriction of coronary blood vessels
E) Wakefulness





 

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