Nurse Teaching on Beta Receptors for Management of Hypertension

Patient was educated on Beta receptors used to management of hypertension as follows: Beta receptors basically are of 2 types: Beta-1 receptors found in the natural pacemakers of the heart, SA node and AV node and cardiac muscle. Beta-2 receptors found in the vascular smooth muscle and smooth muscle of the bronchi and bronchioles. Beta receptors respond to catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) in the human body, to bring on some important physiological actions. Stimulation of [...]