The patient required a rescue dose of a short-acting beta-2 agonist to facilitate bronchodilation.What might the therapist expect to see after using this medication?

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Short-acting beta-2 agonists, such as albuterol, work by stimulating the beta-2 receptors in the lungs, causing the airways to relax and widen. However, they can also result in some systemic effects such as increased heart rate due to stimulation of beta-1 receptors in the heart.

The Patient Required a Rescue Dose of a Short-Acting Beta-2