A Nurse Is Teaching Nursing Students About the Use of Alpha-Adrenergic

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching nursing students about the use of alpha-adrenergic antagonists. Which statement by a student indicates the need for further teaching?

• A) "Alpha-adrenergic antagonists block alpha₁ receptors on arterioles and veins."
• B) "Dilation of arterioles has a direct effect on arterial pressure."
• C) "Dilation of veins by alpha-adrenergic antagonists improves cardiac output."
• D) "Venous dilation by alpha-adrenergic antagonists indirectly lowers arterial pressure."

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Budget Variance

The discrepancy between the budgeted fixed overhead costs and the actual fixed overhead incurred during production.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actually applied fixed manufacturing overhead, based on standard costs for a given period.

Fixed Overhead Budget Variance

The difference between actual fixed overhead costs and the budgeted or expected fixed overhead costs.

Volume Variance

A measure of the difference between the budgeted and actual volume of production, impacting costs.