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

B.   0.1 mg 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.   Temperature

B.   Blood pressure

C.   Respiratory rate

D.   Skin integrity

A.   Beta1

B.   Alpha2

C.   Alpha1

D.   Beta2

A.   Ephedrine

B.   Epinephrine

C.   Albuterol

D.   Amphetamine

A.   Increased effects of adrenergic drugs

B.   Reduced therapeutic effects

C.   Increased risk for cardiac dysrhythmias

D.   Increased risk of hypertensive crisis

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

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

C.   Arterioles, Bronchioles, Visceral organs

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

A.   Increased heart rate

B.   Increased contractility

C.   Vasoconstriction

D.   Vasodilation

A.   Vasoconstriction

B.   Ejaculation

C.   Increased renin secretion

D.   Mydriasis

A.   Dobutamine, Phenylephrine, Dopamine

B.   Norepinephrine, Dobutamine, Phenylephrine

C.   Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine

D.   Epinephrine, Dobutamine, Phenylephrine

A.   Thyroid preparations

B.   Opioids

C.   Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

D.   Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

A.   Epinephrine

B.   Salmeterol

C.   Oxymetazoline

D.   Naphazoline

A.   Phenylephrine

B.   Ephedrine

C.   Terbutaline

D.   Dobutamine

A.   Increased level of calcium

B.   Increased level of potassium

C.   Increased level of magnesium

D.   Increased level of glucose

A.   1200

B.   0700

C.   1500

D.   2100

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

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

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

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

A.   Increased heart rate and strong pulse

B.   Decreased blood pressure

C.   Increased bowel sounds

D.   Bronchial constriction and wheezing

A.   Peripheral vasoconstriction

B.   Arteriolar vasodilation

C.   Elevated blood pressure

D.   Increased cardiac contractility

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Dopamine and Epinephrine

B.   Midodrine and Dobutamine

C.   Midodrine and Norepinephrine

D.   Norepinephrine and Dobutamine

A.   Check your pulse before taking this medication.

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

C.   Count your respirations before taking this medication.

D.   Rise slowly out of bed each morning.

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

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

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

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

A.   Salmeterol must be administered according to specific instructions.

B.   Salmeterol should never be combined with another inhalant.

C.   Salmeterol is not designed to relieve acute symptoms.

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

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

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

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

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.   Administer the adrenergic drug as prescribed.

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

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

C.   Assess frequent blood pressure readings.

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

A.   Elevate the patient’s extremity.

B.   Stop the infusion.

C.   Immediately pull the IV.

D.   Apply a cold pad to the site.

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 in the morning with a full glass of water before I get out of bed."

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

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Dry mouth and Restlessness

B.   Vasodilation and Tachycardia

C.   Vasodilation and Hypotension

D.   Hypotension and Tachycardia

A.   Take blood pressure.

B.   Count respiratory rate.

C.   Auscultate lungs.

D.   Check apical pulse.

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. 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.

D.   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.

A.   Upon waking

B.   At bedtime

C.   After 6:00 p.m.

D.   No later than 6:00 p.m.

A.   Ask the patient to rate pain intensity.

B.   Take the patient’s temperature.

C.   Count the patient’s respiratory rate.

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Notify the health care provider.

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

C.   Stop the dopamine infusion.

D.   Elevate the right arm above heart level.

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

B.   A 32-year-old with sinusitis

C.   A 17-year-old with bronchial asthma

D.   A 55-year-old with cardiac symptoms

A.   12 mL

B.   20 mL

C.   15 mL

D.   10 mL

A.   Dobutamine

B.   Fenoldopam

C.   Dipivefrin

D.   Ephedrine

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

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

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

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

A.   Norepinephrine, Dobutamine, Fenoldopam

B.   Dobutamine, Fenoldopam, Phenylephrine

C.   Midodrine, Phenylephrine, Norepinephrine

D.   Dobutamine, Midodrine, Fenoldopam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Taking prescribed herbal supplements

B.   Visiting spouse in a long-term care facility

C.   Slow jog in summer

D.   Daily walk around the block

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Gently pulling down on the lower eyelid

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

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

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

A.   Oxymetazoline

B.   Epinephrine

C.   Dobutamine

D.   Norepinephrine