Respiratory Pharmacology - NCLEX-PN

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All of the following are examples of adrenergic agonists except                     .

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Albuterol, terbutaline, and salmeterol are all beta-2 adrenergic agonists. Beta-2 adrenergic agonists stimulate beta-2 adrenergic receptors, causing smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial passages.

Tiotropium (trade name Spiriva) is an anticholinergic bronchodilators.

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