The nurse administers an adrenergic blocking agent in order to prevent release of what neurotransmitter?
A) Epinephrine
B) Norepinephrine
C) Serotonin
D) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
B
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Adrenergic blocking agents prevent norepinephrine from being released from the adrenal medulla or from the nerve terminal from activating the receptor, which blocks sympathetic nervous system effects. Epinephrine, serotonin, and GABA are not associated with this process.
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