Critical Thinking Case Study

An older adult patient has asthma, and an adrenergic agonist is selected for treatment.

1. What are the drug advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of an adrenergic agonist, such as metaproterenol or albuterol, for this patient? Explain your answer.
2. Is age a factor in drug selection? Explain your answer.

An older adult patient has hypertension and asthma. An adrenergic blocker is selected for treatment.

1. What are the drug advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of doxazosin, prazosin, propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol for this patient? Explain your answer.
2. What needs to be included when teaching this patient about the use of an adrenergic blocker?