After an intramuscular injection of penicillin G, the patient develops severe difficulty breathing and has difficulty speaking. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

Albuterol via inhalation is a suprising treatment used for hyperkalemia (high serum potassium level). Why can albuterol be used to treat this condition?

Oxymetazoline (Afrin), an alpha-1 receptor agonist, is an effective nasal spray used to treat congestion. Rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa) is a serious concern when using this drug. Which instructions should the nurse give to a patient to prevent this complication?

When administering an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler with diabetes blood glucose levels should also be monitored. Blood glucose needs to be monitored due to activation of which adrenergic receptor?

A patient is started on a dobutamine infusion for treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). The nurse should assess the patient closely for what?

The nurse cares for a patient with asthma who uses an albuterol (Ventolin) metered dose inhaler. The nurse is most concerned if the patient makes which statement?

A patient reports to the nurse that he has a new onset symptom of dizziness when he gets out of his hot tub in the mornings. The patient has recently started a new medication at night time. Which of the following medications would explain the patient's new onset symptoms?

A patient is receiving a drug that blocks adrenergic receptors. Which adverse effect, if experienced by the patient, is of most concern to the nurse?

The nurse prepares to administer 50 mg of po metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor), a cardioselective beta blocker, to a diabetic patient with chronic stable angina. What assessment is most important to make before administration of this medication? Select TWO that apply.

A patient who had a myocardial infarction is prescribed metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL). This is a new medication for the patient. Fatigue is a common adverse effect for this drug class. Which is the best statement made by the nurse to the patient?

Oxybutynin (Ditropan) is prescribed as a urinary tract antispasmodic agent after a urological procedure. This medication is an anticholinergic. Which of the following adverse effects will the nurse teach the patient about? Select all that apply (SATA).

To prevent bradycardia during anesthesia induction, which medication will the surgical RN have on standby?

A patient with heart failure is taking metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL). This medication antagonizes Beta-1 adrenergic receptors. Which adverse effect will the nurse monitor for after administering the medication?

A patient is going on a cruise and is worried about getting sea sick. The nurse recommends over the counter dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) for prevention of motion sickness. Which of the following side effects should the nurse inform the patient about while taking the drug considering it has anticholinergic properties?