Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

For what condition are beta agonists primarily used?

1. Hypertension

2. Diabetes

3. Bronchospasms

4. Arthritis

The correct answer is: Bronchospasms

Beta agonists primarily used for treating bronchospasms, which are spasms or contractions of the muscles in the bronchioles of the lungs. These drugs work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the airways, allowing for easier breathing. None of the other options, such as hypertension, diabetes, or arthritis, are conditions that would benefit from the use of beta agonists. Therefore, they would not be the primary reason for prescribing these medications. While hypertension and diabetes can both affect the lungs and breathing, they are not the main conditions for which beta agonists are used. Additionally, arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and has no direct relationship to the lungs or breathing. Overall, the correct answer is C, as beta agonists are primarily used for bronchospasms.