The nurse is administering propranolol (Inderal) to a client with tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. What BEST describes the action of this medication?
a. Blocks the beta receptors
b. Stimulates the beta receptors
c. Stimulates the alpha receptors
d. Works on the central nervous system
a. Blocks the beta receptors
FEEDBACK:
a. Propranolol blocks the beta receptors.
b. Propranolol does not stimulate the beta receptors. .
c. Propranolol does not stimulate the alpha receptors. .
d. Propranolol does not work on the central nervous system. .
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