When administering a sympathomimetic drug to a client, the nurse ...

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When administering a sympathomimetic drug to a client, the nurse would expect the client to exhibit:
 
  a. bronchiole constriction. c. mydriasis.
  b. increased gastrointestinal motility. d. bradycardia.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a sympathomimetic medication and understands that this type of medication also is referred to as a/an:
 
  a. adrenergic agent. c. muscarinic agent.
  b. cholinergic agent. d. nicotinic agent.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The nurse would not anticipate this parasympathetic response.
B Incorrect: The nurse would not anticipate this parasympathetic response.
C Correct: The nurse would anticipate dilation of the client's pupils.
D Incorrect: The nurse would not anticipate this parasympathetic response.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Sympathomimetic agents mimic the sympathetic nervous system activities, so also are referred to as adrenergic agents.
B Incorrect: This refers to parasympathetic agents.
C Incorrect: These agents function at the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system.
D Incorrect: These agents function at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

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