Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2221 of 2368

A nurse is preparing to give a client a prescribed dose of albuterol by nebulizer. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for after the dose?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Tachycardia
  3. Drowsiness
  4. Hypotension
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Correct answer: Tachycardia

Albuterol is a beta-2 agonist that can also stimulate beta-1 receptors, so tachycardia is a common side effect.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Respiratory System: Implementation of Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026