A patient takes a psychotropic medication that affects norepinephrine receptors. The patient reports, "It feels like my heart is pounding in my chest." What effect is the drug having on the norepinephrine receptors?
a. Inhibition
b. Activation
c. Paradoxical
d. Antagonism
B
The patient's complaints indicate activation of norepinephrine receptors. The medication has stimulated the action of ?1-receptors. None of the other options correctly identifies this outcome.
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