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asmith134

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which gland serves the role of the postganglionic neuron of the sympathetic nervous system?
 
  a. Thyroid
  b. Adrenal medulla
  c. Pituitary
  d. Parotid

Question 2

A prescriber has ordered a pilocarpine (Pilocar). A nurse understands that the drug stimulates muscarinic receptors. The nurse would anticipate the drug to have which action?
 
  a. Treating a postoperative patient who has excessive secretions and mucus
  b. Lowering intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma
  c. Inhibiting muscular activity in the bladder
  d. Preventing hypertensive crisis


jharrington11

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

b

Answer to Question 2

B
Pilocarpine is a muscarinic agonist used mainly for topical therapy of glaucoma that reduces intraocular pressure.
Pilocarpine is not indicated for the treatment of excessive secretions and mucus; in fact, pilocar-pine is used to treat dry mouth.
Pilocarpine does not inhibit muscular activity in the bladder.
Pilocarpine is not used to prevent hypertensive crisis.


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asmith134

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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