Beta Blockers NCLEX Questions (NCLEX EXAM 2022)

1. A patient is prescribed a beta blocker for a cardiac condition. You know this medication blocks the beta receptors in the body so ____________ and __________ cannot bind to the receptor site and elicit a _______ ________ _________ response. A. angiotensin II and angiotensin I; sympathetic nervous system B. dopamine and norepinephrine; parasympathetic nervous system C. norepinephrine and epinephrine; sympathetic nervous system D. dopamine and acetylcholine; parasympathetic nervous system The answer is C. Beta blockers block the beta receptors in the body so norepinephrine and epinephrine cannot bind to the receptor site and elicit a sympathetic nervous system response. 2. Beta 1 receptors can be found in the? Select all that apply: A. GI tract B. Uterus C. Heart D. Lungs E. Kidneys F. Vascular smooth muscle The answers are C and E. Beta 1 receptors can be found in the HEART and KIDNEYS.