The nurse is caring for a client prescribed albuterol and understands that this agent is a/an:
a. beta-1 sympathomimetic agent. c. beta-adrenergic blocking agent.
b. alpha-1 receptor antagonist. d. beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Albuterol is used to treat bronchoconstriction of reactive airway disease.
B Incorrect: This is not the action of albuterol.
C Incorrect: Albuterol is not a sympatholytic agent.
D Correct: This defines both the classification and action of albuterol.
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