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A patient is receiving a drug that blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors. Which adverse effect, if experienced by the patient, is of most concern to the nurse?

A patient receives succinylcholine before endotracheal intubation. What would the nurse expect?

The nurse administers a medication to a patient that stimulates the function of the parasympathetic nervous system. The nurse should assess the patient for which intended effect?

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with stable angina. Which beta blocker, if prescribed by the physician, would the nurse question?

A patient is receiving dopamine for the treatment of shock. What would indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?

A patient receives vecuronium to facilitate mechanical ventilation. Which medication would the nurse administer to reverse muscle paralysis?

Airport security guards must observe people’s demeanor (di-me’nar) so as to notice any suspicious conduct.

A patient is brought to the emergency department with hallucinations related to a tricyclic antidepressant overdose. The patient has hot, flushed skin and an oral temperature of 103.8°F (39.9°C). Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as an antidote?

Today it’s not odd for females to learn carpentry, but when my mother went to high school, girls who took wood shop were considered _________.