A patient is prescribed a medication that affects the beta1- and beta2-receptors in the body. Which effects of this medication should the nurse expect to assess?
Select all that apply.
1. normal heart rate
2. improved respiration
3. lower blood pressure
4. reduced muscle cramps
5. increased blood glucose level
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Beta1-receptors are found in the heart, where they regulate the rate and force of contraction. Beta2-receptors are found in receptor cells of the lungs, arteries, liver, and uterus; they help regulate bronchial diameter, arterial diameter, and glycogenesis.
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