Sympathomimetics

Question 1

Sympathomimetics Drug Names

Answer 1

Levalbuterol
Salmeterol
Albuterol
Formoterol

Ephedrine
Epinephrine

Isoproterenol
Metaproterenol

Question 2

Sympathomimetics Therapeutic Actions

Answer 2

• Beta2 selective adrenergic agonist

Question 3

Sympathomimetics Indications

Answer 3

• Acute asthma attack
• Bronchospasm
• Prevention of exercise- induced asthma

Question 4

Sympathomimetics Contraindications and Cautions

Answer 4

Contraindication:
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Allergy
• Depends on the severity of the underlying condition
• Conditions that would be aggravated by the SNS stimulation

Question 5

Sympathomimetics DDI

Answer 5

DDI:

• General anesthetics (serious cardiac complications)

Question 6

Sympathomimetics Adverse Effects

Answer 6

• Sympathomimetic stimulation
• CNS Stimulation
• GI upset
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• HTN
• Bronchospasm, sweating, pallor, ad flushing

Question 7

Sympathomimetics:

Assessment

Answer 7

Assess:
Hx: allergy, cigarette use, peptic ulcer, , pregnancy and lactation, condition that require caution
Physical: vital signs, electrocardiogram, RR, reflexes and orientation, lung sounds (baseline)
Labs: liver function,

Question 8

Sympathomimetics:

Diagnosis

Answer 8

Dx:

• Acute pain
• Disturbed sensory perception
• Increased cardiac output
• Deficient knowledge

Question 9

Sympathomimetics:

Implementation

Answer 9

Implementation:
• Small frequent meals and nutritional consult
• Safety measures
• Provide thorough patient teaching

Question 10

Sympathomimetics:

Evaluation

Answer 10

Eval:
Response to the drug 
Adverse effects 
Effectiveness of comfort measures Compliance with the regimen
Effectiveness of the teaching plan