The nurse administers albuterol to a patient who has asthma. The albuterol acts by stimulating beta₂-adrenergic receptors to cause bronchodilation. The nurse understands that albuterol is a beta-adrenergic:

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Albuterol is a beta-adrenergic agonist, meaning it stimulates the beta-adrenergic receptors, causing bronchodilation in the case of asthma. An antagonist would block the receptor, inhibiting its function, and an inhibitor would decrease overall activity. A depressant would decrease activity in general, not specifically targeting this receptor.

The Nurse Administers Albuterol to a Patient Who Has Asthma