A nurse is preparing to administer a sympathomimetic drug. Which of the following might the nurse be preparing to give? Select all that apply
A) Clonidine (Catapres)
B) Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
C) Midodrine (ProAmatine)
D) Epinephrine (EpiPen)
E) Reserpine (Serpalan)
Ans: B, C, D
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Isoproterenol, midodrine, and epinephrine are examples of sympathomimetic drugs.
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