what if it does an drenergic blocking agents have on the
cardiovascular system ,the respiratory system, the eyes ,the gastrointestinal
system ,the skin ,and the urinary system?(1 learning objectives).
2. Children are at the greatest ricks for complications
related to adrenergic blocking agents.what complications are most likely to
occur in children? when nursing assessment and interventions are essential to
decrease their risk of complication when using these drugs in children?( 3
learning objectives).
3. discuss three concerns when using adrenergic blocking
agents in adults. What nursing interventions should be implemented due to this
concerns?( 3 learning objectives).
4. Discuss three Concerns when using adrenergic blocking
agents in older adults.were nursing intervention should be implemented due to
these concerns?(3 learning objectives).
Group Assignments:
1. As A group construct a table that compares and contrasts
the prototype drugs labetalol,phentolamine,doxazosin,propranolol,and
atenolol.what conditions thes drugs commonly used to treat describe the
similarities and differences among the various adrenergic blocking agents.( 4
learning objectives).
2. Each Group is assigned one of the prototype drugs
labetalol,phentolamine,doxazosin,propranolol,or atenolol. Created a case study
for a patient who will be given the assigned drug.Be creative with the case
study.Be sure to include patient age, gender,culture,and disease
condition.Develop a teaching plan for your patient including important teaching
points that must be stressed to the patient. Share case studies and teaching
plans with other groups.(5 learning objectives).
Clinical Assignment:
1. Select a patient taking an adrenergic blocking
agents.what type of adrenergic blocking agent is being used?why is the patient
taking this drug?Describe the therapeutic
actions,indications,pharmacokinetics,contraindications,the most common adverse
reactions,and the important drug-drug interactions for the drug.
2. Select a patient taking an adrenergic blocking agent.
Compare and contrast the drug to the prototype drugs labetalol, phentolamine,
doxazosin, propranolol,and atenolol. Discuss the similarities and differences
between the drug.( 4 learning objectives).
Web Assignment:
1. Conduct an Internet search to determine which adrenergic
blocking agent is the most frequently prescribed.Find a website that List the
to 100 or 200 drugs ordered by a prescription. Why is this drug the most
commonly used adrenergic blocking agent? Where you surprised by this findings?
What are the important nursing considerations and important teaching points
related to this drug?How can you use this knowledge in your nursing practice?





