A 26-year-old client with asthma is using isoproterenol to relieve bronchospasms. What is the mechanism of action?

a. Stimulates the beta-receptors
b. Stimulates the alpha-receptors
c. Blocks the beta-receptors
d. Blocks the alpha-receptors


a. Stimulates the beta-receptors
FEEDBACK:
a. Isoproterenol is an adrenergic and stimulates the beta-receptors.
b. Isoproterenol is an adrenergic. .
c. Isoproterenol is an adrenergic. .
d. Isoproterenol is an adrenergic. .

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