Sympathomimetic Drugs Might Be Used To

Question

Sympathomimetic drugs might be used to
A) decrease heart rate.
B) decrease blood pressure.
C) dilate airways.
D) increase gastric motility.
E) reduce blood sugar levels.

Accepted Answer

Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which includes the fight or flight response. One of the responses is dilation of the bronchioles in the lungs to increase oxygen intake, which can be helpful in treating respiratory disorders such as asthma. Therefore, sympathomimetic drugs are used to dilate airways.