Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) is a beta-adrenergic blocker often used as an antianginal, antiarrhythmic, and antihypertensive drug. Before giving Inderal to a patient, what should the nurse assess?
What will be an ideal response?
Inderal blocks beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart, thereby decreasing the influence of the sympathetic nervous system on these tissues. The nurse should assess the heart rate for bradycardia and the blood pressure for hypertension.
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. As thoracic volume increases, alveolar pressure (Palv) increases. B. In expiration, the thoracic volume increases. C. Constriction of bronchioles assists breathing. D. As alveolar volume increases, alveolar pressure (Palv) decreases. E. Pressure is directly proportional to volume.
Motile cilia cover the free surface of
A) the gastrointestinal tract. B) the urinary tract. C) the respiratory tract. D) the cardiovascular system. E) all hollow organs.
In a sarcomere, myosin makes up the __________ filaments.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The amount of heat lost to the environment by radiation and conduction-convection is largely determined by the ____________________ between the skin and the external environment
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word