Exam 13: Physiology of the Peripheral Nervous System

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about neurotransmitters. Which statement by a student about acetylcholine indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is administering an agonist drug that acts on postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system. Which response will the nurse expect to see?

A nurse is teaching a patient about a medication that alters sympathetic nervous system functions. To evaluate understanding, the nurse asks the patient to describe which functions the sympathetic nervous system regulates. Which answer indicates the need for further teaching?

A nurse is explaining activation of beta₂ receptors to nursing students during a clinical rotation at the hospital. Which statement by a student demonstrates a need for further teaching?

A patient is to receive a beta agonist. Before administration of this medication, which assessment finding would most concern the nurse?

A patient is wheezing and short of breath. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 88 beats/min, a respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 124/78 mm Hg. The prescriber orders a nonspecific beta agonist medication. Besides evaluating the patient for a reduction in respiratory distress, the nurse will monitor for which side effect?

A pregnant patient is in premature labor. Which class of drug will she be given?

What is the target organ when a beta₁ agonist is administered?

Many medications list side effects that include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. What kinds of effects are these?