The pharmacology instructor is discussing adrenergic agonists with the nursing class. Which drugs would the instructor tell the nursing students are generally indicated for the treatment of shock, bronchospasm, and some types of asthma?
A) Sympathomimetic drugs
B) Beta-blocking drugs
C) Parasympathetic stimulating drugs
D) Anticatecholamine drugs
A
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These drugs generally are indicated for the treatment of hypotensive states or shock, bronchospasm, and some types of asthma. Beta-blocking drugs, parasympathetic stimulating drugs, and anticatecholamine drugs are not the drugs of choice in these situations.
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