Sympathomimetics

Question 1

Actions

Answer 1

Beta2 selective adrenergic agonists

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Acute asthma attack
Bronchospasm
Prevention of exercise-induced asthma

Question 3

Drug names

Answer 3

“-terol”
	levalbuterol
	salmeterol
	albuterol
	formoterol

Ephedrine
Epinephrine

“-proterenol”
Isoproterenol
Metaproterenol

Question 4

Contraindications and cautions

Answer 4

Pregnancy and lactation

Depends on the severity of the underlying condition

Conditions that would be aggravated by SNS stimulation

Question 5

Adverse Effects

Answer 5

Sympathomimetic stimulation

CNS stimulation

GI upset, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, bronchospasm, sweating, pallor, and flushing

Question 6

Drug-Drug Interactions

Answer 6

General anesthetics

Question 7

Assessment

Answer 7

History
	Allergy
	Cigarette use
	Pregnancy and 
        lactation
	Conditions that 
        require caution

Physical
	Reflexes and 
        orientation 
	Respirations and 
        lung sounds
	Pulse, BP, and 
        Electrocardiogram 

Labs: liver function

Question 8

Diagnosis

Answer 8

Increased cardiac output

Acute pain

Disturbed thought processes

Deficient knowledge

Question 9

Implementation

Answer 9

Small, frequent meals and nutritional consult

Safety measures

Patient education