The nurse is providing nursing education regarding receptorless drugs. Which example of a receptorless drug given by the learner would indicate a need for further teaching?
a. Antiseptics
b. Saline laxatives
c. Chelating agents
d. Eye drops
ANS: D
Eye drops do bind with receptors for a desired effect; they therefore are not receptorless, and the learner needs further instruction.
Antiseptics, saline laxatives, and chelating agents all are receptorless drugs.
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