1. H2 receptors are found throughout the body, including a. in the nasal passages, upper airways,…

1.H2 receptors are found throughout the body, including a. in the nasal passages, upper airways, and stomach. b. in the CNS and upper airways. c. in the respiratory tract and the heart. d. in the heart, CNS, and stomach. 2. Which H2 antagonist would the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient with known liver dysfunction? a. cimetidine b. famotidine c. nizatidine d. ranitidine 3. The nurse would monitor a patient receiving intravenous cimetidine (Tagamet) for an acute ulcer problem for a. GI upset. b. gynecomastia. c. cardiac arrhythmias. d. constipation. 4. Acid rebound
1.H2 receptors are found throughout the body, including a. in the nasal passages, upper airways, and stomach. b. in the CNS and upper airways. c. in the respiratory tract and the heart. d. in the heart, CNS, and stomach. 2. Which H2 antagonist would the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient with known liver dysfunction? a. cimetidine b. famotidine c. nizatidine d. ranitidine 3. The nurse would monitor a patient receiving intravenous cimetidine (Tagamet) for an acute ulcer problem for a. GI upset. b. gynecomastia. c. cardiac arrhythmias. d. constipation. 4. Acid rebound is a condition that occurs when a. lowering gastric acid to an alkaline level stimulates the release of gastric acid. 5. Which of the following would a nurse include when describing the action of histamine-2 antagonists to a patient? a. They block the release of gastrin and pepsin, leading to a decrease in protein digestion. b. They selectively block histamine receptors, reducing swelling and inflammation at numerous sites. c. They selectively block specific histamine receptor sites, leading to a reduction in gastric acid secretion. d. They are effective primarily for long-term use because of their slow onset of action. 6. H2 receptors are found throughout the body, including a. in the nasal passages, upper airways, and stomach. b. in the CNS and upper airways. c. in the respiratory tract and the heart. d. in the heart, CNS, and stomach. 7. Which H2 antagonist would the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient with known liver dysfunction? a. cimetidine b. famotidine c. nizatidine d. ranitidine