Question 1

A client asks the nurse,What would happen if I stop taking the Inderal?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Stopping Inderal abruptly can cause rebound tachycardia and hypertension.

Question 2

Prior to administering a newly prescribed order for metoprolol (Toprol),the nurse reviews the client's medications and decides to the order for which reason?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prior to administering a newly prescribed order...

Question 3

The nurse is concerned that a client who received a dose of phentolamine (Regitine)is experiencing adverse effects.Which assessment findings support this?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is concerned that a client...

Question 4

A client with hypertension is prescribed a beta blocker.The effects that this medication will have on the client's blood pressure are due to which factors?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Beta blockers reduce blood pressure by decreasing sympathetic output from the brain, reducing myocardial contractility, relaxing arteriole smooth muscle, and reducing the release of renin. However, beta blockers do not have an effect on lipolysis.

Question 5

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who is prescribed an adrenergic antagonist.What should be included in this teaching?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The client prescribed an adrenergic antagonist should be instructed to weigh themselves daily, at the same time each day, and to monitor their blood pressure and pulse. They should also be instructed to notify their healthcare provider with any weight gain or loss of 2 pounds in one day. It is not appropriate to tell the client to stop taking the medication if dizziness occurs, as this may be a side effect that subsides over time and sudden discontinuation of the medication can be dangerous.

Question 6

A client reports feeling lightheaded and dizzy with palpitations after being instructed to increase the dose of a prescribed beta-adrenergic antagonist.How should the nurse respond to this client's symptoms?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client reports feeling lightheaded and dizzy...

Question 7

The nurse learns that a client has been taking a beta-adrenergic antagonist but does not know why.For which disease processes should the nurse focus assessment with this client?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Beta-adrenergic antagonists, also known as beta-blockers, are commonly used to manage conditions such as angina pectoris, dysrhythmias, glaucoma, and hypertension. They are not typically used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may even be contraindicated in some cases due to potential respiratory side effects.

Question 8

A client is prescribed an alpha₁ antagonist for blood pressure control.When instructing the client,the nurse will include that this medication performs which action? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Alpha-1 blockers, such as those described in the question, work by blocking alpha-1 receptors on arterial smooth muscle (choice A), leading to vasodilation and a decrease in blood pressure. They also dilate veins (choice B), which can further help in reducing blood pressure by decreasing venous return to the heart. They do not specifically target alpha-2 receptors (choice C), nor do they directly reduce heart rate (choice D) or decrease the force of myocardial contraction (choice E).

Quiz 16: Adrenergic Antagonists

A client asks the nurse,What would happen if I stop taking the Inderal?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? Select all that apply.

Prior to administering a newly prescribed order for metoprolol (Toprol) ,the nurse reviews the client's medications and decides to the order for which reason? Select all that apply.

The nurse is concerned that a client who received a dose of phentolamine (Regitine) is experiencing adverse effects.Which assessment findings support this? Select all that apply.

A client with hypertension is prescribed a beta blocker.The effects that this medication will have on the client's blood pressure are due to which factors? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who is prescribed an adrenergic antagonist.What should be included in this teaching? Select all that apply.

A client reports feeling lightheaded and dizzy with palpitations after being instructed to increase the dose of a prescribed beta-adrenergic antagonist.How should the nurse respond to this client's symptoms? Select all that apply.

The nurse learns that a client has been taking a beta-adrenergic antagonist but does not know why.For which disease processes should the nurse focus assessment with this client? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed an alpha₁ antagonist for blood pressure control.When instructing the client,the nurse will include that this medication performs which action? Select all that apply.

Quiz 16: Adrenergic Antagonists

A client asks the nurse,What would happen if I stop taking the Inderal?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? Select all that apply.

Prior to administering a newly prescribed order for metoprolol (Toprol) ,the nurse reviews the client's medications and decides to the order for which reason? Select all that apply.

The nurse is concerned that a client who received a dose of phentolamine (Regitine) is experiencing adverse effects.Which assessment findings support this? Select all that apply.

A client with hypertension is prescribed a beta blocker.The effects that this medication will have on the client's blood pressure are due to which factors? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who is prescribed an adrenergic antagonist.What should be included in this teaching? Select all that apply.

A client reports feeling lightheaded and dizzy with palpitations after being instructed to increase the dose of a prescribed beta-adrenergic antagonist.How should the nurse respond to this client's symptoms? Select all that apply.

The nurse learns that a client has been taking a beta-adrenergic antagonist but does not know why.For which disease processes should the nurse focus assessment with this client? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed an alpha1 antagonist for blood pressure control.When instructing the client,the nurse will include that this medication performs which action? Select all that apply.

A client is prescribed an alpha₁ antagonist for blood pressure control.When instructing the client,the nurse will include that this medication performs which action? Select all that apply.