What are 3 sympathomimetic drugs that can be utilized in the COPD exacerbated patient?

Expert Solution

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) is a progressive inflammatory conditions resulting in expiratory airflow limitation.

It is a chronic and progressive inflammatory conditions affecting centralband peripheral airways , lung parenchyma , and pulmonary vasculature . This keads to poorly reversible narrowing of the airways, remodeling of airways smooth muscle , increased numbers of goblets cells and mucus secreting glands and pulmonary vasculature changes resulting in pulmonary hypertension.

Sympathomimetic drugs are agent which in general mimic responses due to stimulation of sympathetic nerves. These agents are able to directly activate adrenergic receptor or to indirectly activate them by increasing norepinephrine and epinephrine ( mediators of the sympathoaerenal system ) levels.

The three sympathomimetic drug which is used in COPD are . As follows

Salbutamol , it is a beta 2 adrenergic receptors agonist , but it also prevent exercise induced bronchospasm.
Dobutamine , it is a betab-1 agonist .
Salmeterol , it is a long acting beta - 2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

What type of ECMO can be considered for pulmonary patients like the COPD exacerbated one?

Case Study 5-3 A patient with COPD patient with COPD Is currently taking albuterol by MDI...

Case Study 5-3 A patient with COPD patient with COPD Is currently taking albuterol by MDI four times a day. The patient states that her inhaler does not seem to work as well as it used to. She still gets short of breath and it is sometimes hard to wait for the next dose. She is not taking any other medications at this time. Which of the following would you recommend? (a) Continue albuterol as ordered. (b) Give albuterol by...

patient education explain to the patient; what is COPD? why COPD happen? signs and symptoms? test...

patient education explain to the patient; what is COPD? why COPD happen? signs and symptoms? test labs for COPD ? what can the patient do? I need two pages no more than two please and thank you yes an essay (two pages) thank you

What are some psychosocial nursing diagnosis for a COPD patient?

What are reasonable outcomes for the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

what are the strategies to promote lifestyle changes in patient with COPD AND how that strategies...

what are the strategies to promote lifestyle changes in patient with COPD AND how that strategies are beneficial

Case Study 2 COPD/Emphysema A patient is admitted to the hospital with dyspnea and COPD exacerbation....

Case Study 2 COPD/Emphysema A patient is admitted to the hospital with dyspnea and COPD exacerbation. The orders from the physician include: Stat ABGs, chest x-ray, complete blood count, and electrolytes IV D5W/½ NS 1000 mL/8 hr Aminophylline IV loading dose of 5.6 mg/kg over 30 minutes followed by 0.5 mg/kg/hr continuous IV O2at 2 L/min per nasal cannula Albuterol respiratory treatments every 4h Chest physiotherapy every 4h Erythromycin 800 mg IV every 6h Bed rest Accurate intake/output High-calorie, protein-rich...

the patient comes to the emergency room with COPD. the patient shows signs of distress. the...

the patient comes to the emergency room with COPD. the patient shows signs of distress. the heart rate is 119 at rest, spo2 of 86% and pursed lip breathing. what would you do to help this patient (therapeutic, medications, oxygen, etc.)

3. What kinds of inequalities are exacerbated by health emergencies and pandemics according to Susan Papp?

A patient has been Admitted to the medical floor for exacerbation of his COPD. The patient...

A patient has been Admitted to the medical floor for exacerbation of his COPD. The patient is wearing oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula with a resting SPO2 of 93%. You have been asked to assist in evaluating the patients oxygenation status during ambulation. How would you titrate the oxygen flow during ambulation? Be specific.

Question