Sympathomimetics Flashcards
1
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Medications
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“-terol”
- Levalbuterol
- Salmeterol
- Albuterol
- Formoterol
“-proterenol”
- Isoproterenol
- Metaproterenol
- Ephedrine
- Epinephrine
2
Q
Actions
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-Beta-2 selective adrenergic agonists
3
Q
Indications
A
- Acute asthma attack
- Bronchospasm
- Prevention of exercise-induced asthma
4
Q
Contraindications and cautions
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- Pregnancy and lactation
- Depends on the severity of the underlying condition
- Conditions that would be aggravated by SNS stimulation
5
Q
Adverse effects
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- Sympathomimetic stimulation
- CNS stimulation
- GI upset, cardiac arrhythmias, HTN, bronchospasm, sweating, pallor, and flushing
6
Q
Drug-drug interactions
A
-General anesthetics
7
Q
Assessment
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- History: Allergy, cigarette use, pregnancy/lactation, conditions that require caution
- Physical: reflexes and orientation, respirations and lung sounds, VS, ECG, Labs: liver fx
8
Q
Nursing diagnoses
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- Increased cardiac output
- Acute pain
- Disturbed thought processes
- Deficient knowledge
9
Q
Implementation
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- Small, frequent meals and nutritional consult
- Safety measures
- Patient education
10
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Evalulation
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- Monitor patient response
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan
- Evaluate the effectiveness of comfort measures
- Evaluate patient compliance with the regimen
