The drug dobutamine acts as an agonist of norepinephrine (NE) receptors. Which effect is the nurse most likely to observe in a patient receiving this medication?
A. Sinus bradycardia
B. Increased heart rate
C. Reduced cardiac output
D. Atrioventricular heart block
Answer: B. Increased heart rate
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The same nursing documentation record is used in every unit of a hospital. Why does a hospital use a standardized form for nursing documentation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Helps provide continuity of care b. Standardizes patient care parameters c. Assists in maintaining confidentiality d. Reduces the number of medication errors e. Provides the foundation for staffing levels f. Allows for quality evaluations among units
Which of the following is the key factor for determining the design and method a researcher will use?
A) The researchers' preference B) The financial resources available C) The research question D) Sample size
A patient who is taking acetaminophen for pain wants to know why it does not cause gastrointes-tinal upset, as do other over-the-counter pain medications. The nurse will explain that this is most likely because of which property of acetaminophen?
a. It does not inhibit cyclooxygenase. b. It has minimal effects at peripheral sites. c. It is more similar to opioids than to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSA-IDs). d. It is selective for cyclooxygenase-2.
A nurse hopes to improve time management skills using the ABC prioritization approach. Which tasks would be prioritized as "B"? (Select all that apply.)
a. Turn in time sheet due in 3 days. b. Review dress code policy to give feedback before appointment in the morning. c. Perform blood glucose test on a patient admitted with Kussmaul respirations and change in level of consciousness. d. Complete patient teaching prior to discharge in 2 hours. e. Review procedure for inserting a PIC line to assist with procedure later this morning.