ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Beta2 adrenergic receptors. Adrenergic drugs cause bronchodilation by stimulating Beta2 adrenergic receptors in the bronchi. Activation of these receptors leads to smooth muscle relaxation and widening of the airways, improving airflow. Alpha 1 adrenergic receptors (
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A) typically cause vasoconstriction, not bronchodilation. Beta adrenergic receptors (
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C) are a broad category, but specifically, Beta2 receptors are responsible for bronchodilation. Dopaminergic receptors (
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D) are not involved in bronchodilation.
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