The nurse caring for a 38-year-old patient started on albuterol (Proventil) should advise the patient that he or she may experience what adverse effect?
A) Polydipsia
B) Tachycardia
C) Hypotension
D) Diarrhea
B
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Adrenergic agents stimulate beta1-adrenergic receptors in the heart as well as beta2-adrenergic receptors in the lungs. Adrenergic agents do not cause polydipsia, hypotension, or diarrhea.
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