Author Question: A nurse understands that while most b-adrenergic receptors are found in the heart, they are also ... (Read 30 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse understands that while most b-adrenergic receptors are found in the heart, they are also commonly found in which other organs? Select all that apply.

A) Pancreas
B) Eyes
C) Liver
D) Lungs
E) Skin

Question 2

A nurse recognizes the class of medication being administered to help plan ongoing assessment and client education. The nurse would identify which drug as an example of a b-adrenergic blocker? Select all that apply.

A) Carvedilol (Coreg)
B) Propranolol (Inderal)
C) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
D) Atenolol (Tenormin)
E) Labetalol (Trandate)

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
b-adrenergic receptors are also found in the eyes and lungs. The blockage of these receptors can be beneficial in treatment of glaucoma or cause adverse reactions in the lungs (bronchospasms).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
Propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol are b-adrenergic blockers, but carvedilol and labetalol are a/b-adrenergic blockers.