Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students) · Kati Kleber
June 13, 20232m 23s
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Outline 1 Heart, 2 Lungs
- BETA 1-One Heart
- BETA 2-Two Lungs
Beta 1 adrenergic receptors are mostly found in the heart. Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found in lungs, GI tract, vascular smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, liver. Beta 1 beta blockers act primarily on the heart. Beta 2 beta blockers act primarily on the lungs.