A.   0.1 mg of medication contained in 1 mL of solution

B.   1 g of medication contained in 1 mL of solution

C.   1 kg of medication contained in 1 mL of solution

D.   10 mcg of medication contained in 1 mL of solution

A.   Skin integrity

B.   Temperature

C.   Respiratory rate

D.   Blood pressure

A.   Alpha1

B.   Beta1

C.   Alpha2

D.   Beta2

A.   Epinephrine

B.   Ephedrine

C.   Albuterol

D.   Amphetamine

A.   Increased risk for cardiac dysrhythmias

B.   Reduced therapeutic effects

C.   Increased risk of hypertensive crisis

D.   Increased effects of adrenergic drugs

A.   Arterioles, Bronchioles, Visceral organs

B.   Visceral organs, Bladder sphincter, Pupillary muscles of the iris

C.   Bladder sphincter, Pupillary muscles of the iris, Bronchioles

D.   Bladder sphincter, Pupillary muscles of the iris, Arterioles

A.   Vasoconstriction

B.   Vasodilation

C.   Increased heart rate

D.   Increased contractility

A.   Increased renin secretion

B.   Mydriasis

C.   Ejaculation

D.   Vasoconstriction

A.   Epinephrine, Dobutamine, Phenylephrine

B.   Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine

C.   Norepinephrine, Dobutamine, Phenylephrine

D.   Dobutamine, Phenylephrine, Dopamine

A.   Opioids

B.   Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

C.   Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

D.   Thyroid preparations

A.   Epinephrine

B.   Naphazoline

C.   Salmeterol

D.   Oxymetazoline

A.   Dobutamine

B.   Phenylephrine

C.   Ephedrine

D.   Terbutaline

A.   Increased level of glucose

B.   Increased level of calcium

C.   Increased level of potassium

D.   Increased level of magnesium

A.   0700

B.   1500

C.   2100

D.   1200

A.   Assess blood pressures in the patient’s other arm.

B.   Encourage the patient to lie with her arm held completely straight.

C.   Encourage the patient to call if the site becomes painful.

D.   Check the site every hour for evidence of swelling.

A.   Increased bowel sounds

B.   Increased heart rate and strong pulse

C.   Decreased blood pressure

D.   Bronchial constriction and wheezing

A.   Elevated blood pressure

B.   Arteriolar vasodilation

C.   Peripheral vasoconstriction

D.   Increased cardiac contractility

A.   "Inspect your mouth frequently for evidence of irritation."

B.   "Make certain there is a waiting period between using the medications."

C.   "Thoroughly rinse all equipment after each usage."

D.   "Thoroughly rinse your mouth after using the medication."

A.   The patient awakens easily during the nurse’s morning rounds and states, "I feel fine."

B.   The patient can correctly state three side effects of the medication.

C.   The patient is alert to time, person, and place and makes coherent conversation.

D.   The patient’s respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 130/72 mm Hg.

A.   Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect of the medication.

B.   Take the patient’s blood pressure and notify the prescribing health care provider.

C.   Ask what over-the-counter medications the patient uses to treat headaches.

D.   Instruct the patient to maintain a symptom diary documenting the incidence of the headaches.

A.   Norepinephrine and Dobutamine

B.   Dopamine and Epinephrine

C.   Midodrine and Norepinephrine

D.   Midodrine and Dobutamine

A.   Count your respirations before taking this medication.

B.   Rise slowly out of bed each morning.

C.   Take your temperature at the same time each day.

D.   Check your pulse before taking this medication.

A.   "I get faint when I see needles."

B.   "I break out in a rash when I take antibiotics."

C.   "I’m getting over a cold I’ve had for 3 days."

D.   "I am taking a new medicine for high blood pressure."

A.   Salmeterol must be administered according to specific instructions.

B.   Salmeterol should never be combined with another inhalant.

C.   Salmeterol can be given as needed throughout the day.

D.   Salmeterol is not designed to relieve acute symptoms.

A.   "I will use the bronchodilator first, wait 5 minutes, and then use the corticosteroid inhalant."

B.   "I will use the bronchodilator drug in the morning and the corticosteroid at bedtime."

C.   "I will use the bronchodilator first and then immediately follow with the corticosteroid inhalant."

D.   "I will use both of the drugs in the morning and both again at bedtime to get the full effect."

A.   Administer the adrenergic drug as prescribed.

B.   Plan for the health care provider decreasing the dose of the adrenergic drug.

C.   Hold the dose of the adrenergic drug and notify the health care provider of the use of the MAOI medication.

D.   Closely monitor the patient during treatment for evidence of side effects.

A.   Assess the patient’s respiratory rate and measure arterial blood gases.

B.   Assess the patient’s intake and output and decrease intravenous fluids.

C.   Assess frequent blood pressure readings.

D.   Assess the patient’s electrocardiogram and slow the infusion.

A.   Immediately pull the IV.

B.   Apply a cold pad to the site.

C.   Elevate the patient’s extremity.

D.   Stop the infusion.

A.   "I will take the first dose after I get up in the morning and have eaten my breakfast."

B.   "I will take the first dose midmorning after I have been up for a couple of hours."

C.   "I will take the first dose in the morning with a full glass of water before I get out of bed."

D.   "I will take the first dose with just a sip of water after I get up each morning."

A.   Diminished stroke volume of the heart. Decline in efficiency of the heart muscle

B.   Increase in cardiac output. Increased filtering capacity of kidneys.

C.   Increase in contractility of the heart muscle. Increase in cardiac output.

D.   Increased filtering capacity of kidneys. Increase in contractility of the heart muscle.

A.   Hypotension and Tachycardia

B.   Vasodilation and Tachycardia

C.   Dry mouth and Restlessness

D.   Vasodilation and Hypotension

A.   Check apical pulse.

B.   Auscultate lungs.

C.   Count respiratory rate.

D.   Take blood pressure.

A.   Add herbal supplements to improve cardiovascular health. Slowly change positions from lying to sitting to standing. Monitor and record your blood pressure and heart rate at home. Seek immediate medical attention for chest pain, palpitations, or seizures.

B.   Avoid excessive stress and heat. Slowly change positions from lying to sitting to standing. Monitor and record your blood pressure and heart rate at home. Seek immediate medical attention for chest pain, palpitations, or seizures.

C.   Avoid excessive stress and heat. Slowly change positions from lying to sitting to standing. Monitor and record your blood pressure and heart rate at home. Add herbal supplements to improve cardiovascular health.

D.   Avoid excessive stress and heat. Add herbal supplements to improve cardiovascular health. Monitor and record your blood pressure and heart rate at home. Seek immediate medical attention for chest pain, palpitations, or seizures.

A.   After 6:00 p.m.

B.   At bedtime

C.   No later than 6:00 p.m.

D.   Upon waking

A.   Ask the patient to rate pain intensity.

B.   Count the patient’s respiratory rate.

C.   Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at the bedside.

D.   Take the patient’s temperature.

A.   Pulse rate 60 to 100 beats/min, Wheezing bilaterally, Decreased urinary output

B.   Pink skin color, +2 peripheral pulses, Pulse rate 60 to 100 beats/min

C.   Wheezing bilaterally, Decreased urinary output, Pink skin color

D.   Wheezing bilaterally, +2 peripheral pulses, Decreased urinary output

A.   Start a second IV line in the left hand.

B.   Elevate the right arm above heart level.

C.   Notify the health care provider.

D.   Stop the dopamine infusion.

A.   A 17-year-old with bronchial asthma

B.   A 72-year-old who has an ophthalmic condition

C.   A 55-year-old with cardiac symptoms

D.   A 32-year-old with sinusitis

A.   10 mL

B.   15 mL

C.   12 mL

D.   20 mL

A.   Ephedrine

B.   Dipivefrin

C.   Dobutamine

D.   Fenoldopam

A.   Monitor pulse rate. Assess blood pressure. Palpate fundal firmness.

B.   Listen to breath sounds. Auscultate bowel sounds. Check level of consciousness.

C.   Palpate fundal firmness. Auscultate bowel sounds. Check level of consciousness.

D.   Listen to breath sounds. Auscultate bowel sounds. Assess blood pressure.

A.   Dobutamine, Midodrine, Fenoldopam

B.   Dobutamine, Fenoldopam, Phenylephrine

C.   Midodrine, Phenylephrine, Norepinephrine

D.   Norepinephrine, Dobutamine, Fenoldopam

A.   "Do not allow the eye dropper to touch the eye when administering the medication."

B.   "Make sure that the medication vial has a clearly documented expiration date."

C.   "Make sure that the medication is a clear solution before administering."

D.   "Administer the eye drops directly onto the eye itself."

A.   "No, in this case, one drug is not enough to do what’s needed for you."

B.   "You need to ask your health care provider questions like that."

C.   "I will arrange for the pharmacist to do a presentation for you."

D.   "Sometimes use of more than one drug will give a combined therapeutic effect."

A.   Taking prescribed herbal supplements

B.   Visiting spouse in a long-term care facility

C.   Daily walk around the block

D.   Slow jog in summer

A.   Check the patient’s intravenous site hourly for infiltration.

B.   Verify that the medication is mixed with the proper diluent.

C.   Determine that the medication is infusing at the proper rate.

D.   Verify that the patient understands why the medication is being given.

A.   "I will give myself one puff twice a day at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m."

B.   "I will give myself two puffs three times a day, at 7:00 a.m., noon, and bedtime."

C.   "I will give myself a puff anytime I start to experience asthmatic symptoms."

D.   "I will give myself two puffs at bedtime; that's when I really need it."

A.   Gently pulling down on the lower eyelid

B.   Asking the patient to turn the right ear toward the ceiling

C.   Telling patient to insert the applicator straight into the nostrils

D.   Explaining that the injection will feel like a bee sting

A.   Norepinephrine

B.   Oxymetazoline

C.   Epinephrine

D.   Dobutamine