A patient is administered epinephrine in conjunction with a local ...

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A patient is administered epinephrine in conjunction with a local anesthetic. What effect will epinephrine produce?
 
  A) Decreased cerebral circulation
  B) Decreased coronary circulation
  C) Increased vasoconstrictive effects
  D) Increased bronchoconstriction

Question 2

A young adult has been diagnosed with otitis media. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis is the most likely priority?
 
  A) Hyperthermia related to infectious process
  B) Infection related to presence of microorganisms
  C) Disturbed auditory sensory perception related to otitis media
  D) Chronic pain related to otitis media

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Epinephrine is added to local anesthetics for vasoconstrictive effects, which include prolonging the action of the local anesthetic drug, preventing systemic absorption, and minimizing bleeding. Epinephrine will not decrease cerebral circulation or coronary circulation. Epinephrine will not increase bronchoconstriction .

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Infection is the essence of otitis media, and would be a priority over other diagnoses such as hyperthermia or temporary hearing loss. The pain associated with this disorder would be acute, not chronic.

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