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A client diagnosed with hypertension is prescribed carvedilol (Coreg) and complains of dizziness and faintness immediately after taking this medication. The nurse knows that this effect is due to the action of which receptors?
 
  1. Beta2 receptors only
  2. Beta1 and beta2 receptors
  3. Beta1 receptors only
  4. Alpha1, beta1, and beta2 receptors
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Carvedilol (Coreg) is classified as a nonselective beta blocker, blocking both the beta1 and beta2 receptors as well as the alpha1 receptors and not just the beta2 receptors.
Rationale 2: Carvedilol (Coreg) is classified as a nonselective beta blocker, blocking both the beta1 and beta2 receptors as well as the alpha1 receptors, not just the beta receptors.
Rationale 3: Carvedilol (Coreg) is classified as a nonselective beta blocker, blocking both the beta1 and beta2 receptors as well as the alpha1 receptors, not just the beta1 receptors.
Rationale 4: Carvedilol (Coreg) is classified as a nonselective beta blocker, blocking both the beta1 and beta2 receptors as well as the alpha1 receptors. The dizziness and faintness are due to its effect on all of these receptors.
Global Rationale: Carvedilol (Coreg) is classified as a nonselective beta blocker, blocking both the beta1 and beta2 receptors as well as the alpha1 receptors. The dizziness and faintness are due to its effect on all of these receptors.
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6 years ago
Face with Cold Sweat Can you answer the others that I've posted too?
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