A Nurse Is Teaching a Nursing Student About the Two

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the two classes of adrenergic agonist drugs. Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "Catecholamines may be given orally."
• B) "Catecholamines often require continuous infusion to be effective."
• C) "Noncatecholamines do not cross the blood-brain barrier."
• D) "Noncatecholamines undergo rapid degradation by monoamine oxidase."

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Definitions:

Vertebral Foramen

The central opening in each vertebra through which the spinal cord passes, providing canal-like protection.

Nucleus Pulposus

Soft central portion of the intervertebral disk.

Herniated Disc

A condition where the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing, often leading to pain and nerve irritation.

Lateral Curvature

Often referred to as scoliosis, it is the abnormal sideways curve of the spine when viewed from the front or back.