The nurse is preparing to administer a sympathomimetic medication and understands that this type of medication also is referred to as a/an:
a. adrenergic agent. c. muscarinic agent.
b. cholinergic agent. d. nicotinic agent.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Sympathomimetic agents mimic the sympathetic nervous system activities, so also are referred to as adrenergic agents.
B Incorrect: This refers to parasympathetic agents.
C Incorrect: These agents function at the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system.
D Incorrect: These agents function at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
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