Multiple Choice
A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment of shock. The prescriber orders isoproterenol [Isuprel]. The nurse expects this drug to increase tissue perfusion in this patient by activating:
A) alpha1 receptors to cause vasoconstriction.
B) alpha1 receptors to increase blood pressure.
C) beta1 receptors to cause a positive inotropic effect.
D) beta2 receptors to cause bronchodilation.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A nursing student asks the nurse why
Q2: A nurse is administering intravenous dopamine [Intropin]
Q4: A patient is receiving dobutamine [Dobutrex] as
Q5: A nurse is teaching parents how to
Q7: A nursing student asks why albuterol,which is
Q8: A nursing student asks the nurse about
Q8: Because they cause vasoconstriction,alpha<sub>1</sub>-adrenergic agonists are especially
Q9: A patient brought to the emergency department
Q10: Dopamine is administered to a patient who
Q11: A patient with asthma uses albuterol [Ventolin]