The nurse reads that a newly discovered drug is a functional antagonist for some commonly administered medications. The nurse interprets this information as indicating the new drug could have which actions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Blocks alpha receptors
2. Enhances drug excretion
3. Blocks beta receptors
4. Speeds drug metabolism
5. Inhibits protein synthesis
2,4
Rationale 1: Functional antagonists do not block alpha receptors.
Rationale 2: Functional antagonists change pharmacokinetic factors such as excretion.
Rationale 3: Functional antagonists do not block beta receptors.
Rationale 4: Functional antagonists change pharmacokinetic factors such as metabolism.
Rationale 5: Drugs that bind with DNA may inhibit protein synthesis.
Global Rationale: Functional antagonists change pharmacokinetic factors such as excretion and metabolism. They do not block alpha or beta receptors. Drugs that bind with DNA may inhibit protein synthesis.
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