A client with bronchial asthma (reactive airway disease) can be ...

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A client with bronchial asthma (reactive airway disease) can be expected to be relieved by the administration of a drug that stimulates which of the following receptors?
 
  a. beta-2 c. alpha-2
  b. beta-1 d. alpha-1

Question 2

The nurse is administering an intravenous infusion of a medication that stimulates beta-1 receptors. The nurse should:
 
  a. closely monitor the client's blood pressure.
  b. place the client on a cardiac monitor.
  c. maintain the gravity drip rate according to client response.
  d. delegate the nursing assistant to monitor the client.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Beta-2 receptors are located primarily in bronchial smooth muscle and will cause bronchial dilation when stimulated.
B Incorrect: Beta-1 receptors are located primarily in the heart.
C Incorrect: These receptors are the synaptic neurotransmitter controllers.
D Incorrect: If these receptors are stimulated, they will increase blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate nursing action.
B Correct: This will stimulate the client's heart rate and force of heart muscle contraction, and with intravenous administration the client should be monitored closely for both effectiveness and adverse effects such as tachydysrhythmias.
C Incorrect: This type of drug should be infused by volumetric infusion device.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate person to monitor this client.

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