Pharmacalogy Case Study

    A nursing student has prepared medication cards for clinical on common drugs that act on the lower respiratory system. The nursing student knows that drug treatment of asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease is aimed to relieve inflammation and promote bronchial dilation. The nursing faculty member asks selected questions about the medications during preconference.   What are the uses of drugs used to treat lower respiratory tract disorders: sympathomimetics, anticholinergics, inhaled steroids, lung surfactants, and mast cell stabilizers? What are the most important teaching points for patients receiving theophylline to treat obstructive pulmonary disorders?