A nurse is preparing to administer a beta2 antagonist and understands that this medication is most likely indicated for which of the following patients?
a. A patient in preterm labor
b. A patient with a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL
c. A patient with an exacerbation of asthma
d. A patient with a sustained heart rate of 121/minute
D
A beta2 antagonist would be appropriate for a patient with a sustained heart rate, because these drugs increase cardiac output, decrease the workload of the heart, and decrease the heart rate.
A beta2 agonist is not indicated for preterm labor. An antagonist would relax the uterus, possibly resulting in delivery of a preterm infant.
A beta2 antagonist produces inhibition of glycogenolysis, therefore it would not be indicated in a patient with a low serum glucose.
A beta2 antagonist is not indicated for a patient with an exacerbation of asthma.
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