A group of nursing students are reviewing information about adrenergic blockers in preparation for an examination. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an a/b-adrenergic blocker?
Select all that apply.
A) Phentolamine
B) Bisoprolol
C) Nadolol
D) Carvedilol
E) Labetalol
Ans: D, E
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Carvedilol and labetalol are a/b-adrenergic blockers. Phentolamine is an a-adrenergic blocker. Bisoprolol and nadolol are b-adrenergic blockers.
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