The nurse is caring for a patient who has asthma and administers a selective beta?-adrenergic agonist to treat bronchospasm.The nurse will expect this drug to also cause which side effect?

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Drugs that act on beta₂ receptors activate gluconeogenesis in the liver,causing increased blood glucose.Selective beta₂ drugs act on beta₂ receptors only and not on beta₂ receptors,so they do not cause increased blood pressure or increased heart rate.Adrenergic agonists cause decreased GI motility.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Asthma