The patient's condition requires a medication that will activate beta2 receptors. Which drug should the nurse prepare to administer to this patient?
A. Norepinephrine
B. Dopamine
C. Acetylcholine
D. Epinephrine
Answer: D. Epinephrine
Rationale: Epinephrine is the only transmitter that activates beta2 receptors; activation of beta2 receptors will (1) dilate blood vessels in the heart, lungs, and skeletal muscles; (2) dilate the bronchi; (3) increase glycogenolysis; and (4) relax uterine smooth muscle.
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