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Learning Objective(s) 1. Sally, a 3-year-old, will be undergoing a tonsillectomy and you will be providing postoperative care. Sally’s mother mentions that the anesthetist had stated that a balanced approach to anesthesia would be used. a. Explain the term balanced anesthesia and describe the agents involved. b. Describe the nursing […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 28, Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Ms. Smith is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy today. She has a history of narrow-angle glaucoma. You have been assigned to care for Ms. Smith during this clinical rotation. a. Which neuromuscular junction blocking agent would you expect […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 29, Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Your small group has been assigned the task of discussing the key concepts of the autonomic nervous system in 5 minutes or less and using only one or two sentences. In order to be successful, […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 30, Adrenergic Agonists Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Ms. Jones is an 80-year-old in the critical care unit receiving treatment for shock. She is currently receiving Dopamine at 10 mcg/kg/min and Dobutamine at 10 mcg/kg/min with a stable blood pressure and heart rate. Currently, she is not […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 31, Adrenergic Blocking Antagonists Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Mr. Rodriguez is a 50 year old male with diabetes. He has been diagnosed with hypertension and congestive heart failure and is prescribed carvedilol (Coreg) 6.25 mg orally b.i.d. a. What are the key teaching points for Mr. […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 32, Cholinergic Agonists Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. James is 10 years old with a history of spina bifida. He has been performing self-catheterizations for the last 2 years. During his last clinic visit, he was started on bethanechol for neurogenic bladder. a. How does bethanechol treat […]