A Patient Asks Why Albuterol Causes a Feeling of Jitteriness

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient asks why albuterol causes a feeling of jitteriness when it is used to treat wheezing. The nurse knows that albuterol is a beta-adrenergic agonist that acts on beta₂ receptor sites to cause smooth muscle dilation in the bronchioles of the lungs, but that it also can sometimes act on beta₁ receptor sites in skeletal muscles to cause tremors. To explain this to the patient, the nurse will rely on knowledge of:

• A) drug selectivity.
• B) modified occupancy theory.
• C) relative potency.
• D) reversible effects.

Discuss the role of social psychology in addressing racial, ethnic, and social conflicts.

Explain the relationship and contributions of neuroscience to understanding social behavior.

Define and differentiate between emotions, cognitions, and behaviors in the context of social psychology.

Evaluate the methodological approaches used in social psychology, emphasizing experiments and the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Opportunities

Circumstances that present prospects for advancement, growth, or beneficial action in personal, professional, or organizational contexts.

Job Scope

The range of responsibilities, duties, and tasks that a particular job entails, defining the breadth and depth of a position.

Low Job Scope

Refers to jobs that have limited duties and responsibilities, offering little variety and minimal opportunity for the use of one's skills and abilities.

High Job Scope

A term referring to the breadth and depth of a job's responsibilities and duties, allowing for autonomy and variety in tasks.