Instructions:

• Please review Canvas PowerPoints, audios, and read the textbook.

• Read the questions/scenarios and answer the following questions.

• Watch for grammar and sentence structure. Answers must be written in paragraph format. There must be a minimum of ONE (1) paragraph (five to ten complete sentences) per question.

  • Do not rewrite/type the questions.
  • Avoid using bullet points when answering the questions.
  • Ten (10) points will be deducted for improper grammar and sentence structure.

• Assignments must be submitted to Turn It In.
  • Report must show 25% or less to be acceptable for grading.
  • A score greater than 25%, will receive a zero (0).

• Please cite your source(s) and include your reference(s). Reference(s) must be from a credible source (i.e textbook, peer-reviewed articles, etc.).

  • Ten (10) points will be deducted for missing or non-credible reference(s).

Questions/Scenarios:

You are explaining what it means by "fight or flight response" to a patient. (50 points)

1. What is the physiological purpose of the “fight or flight” response, and which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for activating it?
2. What class of medications mimics the fight or flight response? Provide at least two prototype drugs and explain their mechanism of action.
3. What class of medications blocks or reduces the fight or flight response? Provide at least two prototype drugs and explain how they work.
4. What vital signs and clinical signs should a nurse closely monitor in a patient receiving medications that stimulate or block the sympathetic nervous system? Explain why these assessments are important.
5. What patient education should be provided regarding the safe use of medications that affect the sympathetic nervous system?

You are explaining what it means by "rest and digest response" to a patient. (50 points)

1. What is the physiological purpose of the “rest and digest” response, and which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for activating it?
2. What class of medications mimics the rest and digest response? Provide at least two prototype drugs and explain their mechanism of action.
3. What class of medications blocks or reduces the rest and digest response? Provide at least two prototype drugs and explain how they work.
4. What vital signs and clinical signs should a nurse closely monitor in a patient receiving medications that stimulate or block the parasympathetic nervous system? Explain why these assessments are important.
5. What patient education should be provided regarding the safe use of medications that affect the parasympathetic nervous system?