Question

A nurse is collecting data from a client who received terbutaline 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of terbutaline?

a) Hypertension
b) Bradycardia
c) Respiratory Depression
d) Tremors

Answer 1

Tremors are an adverse effect of terbutaline.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should identify tremors as an adverse effect of terbutaline. Terbutaline is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist that can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. One of the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is the activation of beta-2 receptors in the lungs, resulting in bronchodilation. However, terbutaline can also stimulate beta-2 receptors in other parts of the body, such as skeletal muscle, leading to tremors.