The nurse would question a prescription for the preoperative use ...

[danielfitts88]

The nurse would question a prescription for the preoperative use of glycopryrrolate in a client:
 
  a. with diabetes mellitus. c. who will receive general anesthesia.
  b. undergoing urinary tract surgery. d. undergoing open-heart surgery.

Question 2

Adrenergic drugs mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system. Which of the following is a response of the sympathetic nervous system?
 
  a. decreased heart rate
  b. contraction of the pupils
  c. open the airway
  d. increased motility and tone of the GI tract

[choc0chan]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated for this client; however, glucose levels should be monitored.
B Incorrect: This is not a contraindication for the use of glycopryrrolate.
C Incorrect: This is an indication for the use of glycopryrrolate.
D Correct: Because of the tachycardia associated with anticholinergics and that this would delay the stopping of the heart for this surgery, glycopryrrolate is contraindicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a parasympathetic response.
B Incorrect: This is a parasympathetic response.
C Correct: This is a sympathetic (adrenergic) response.
D Incorrect: This is a parasympathetic response.

[danielfitts88]

Great answer, keep it coming

[kthug]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it