Flashcard 4-Pharmacological Therapies Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam
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They block beta-2 receptors in the lungs, triggering severe bronchospasm.
Explanation:
Non-selective beta-blockers affect both beta-1 (cardiac) and beta-2 (pulmonary) receptors, leading to airway constriction in clients with underlying reactive airway disease.