Physicians prescribed this drug in order to determine if patient Afib’s shortness of breath was due to his atrial fibrillation and not due to underlying asthma that had not been noted before. Proair HFA is one of the many trade names for albuterol sulfate. This manufacturer, along with others, now uses HFA (hyrdofluoroalkane) instead of CFC’s as a propellant in their meter dose inhalers since there were concerns about CFC’s contributing to ozone depletion (Swisher, n.d.). Albuterol works by acting as an agonist of β2 adrenergic receptors responsible for bronchodilation, uterine relaxation, and vasodilation of the arterioles in the lungs, heart, and skeletal muscle (Usher, n.d.c). Albuterol, used primarily as a rescue inhaler, utilizes the bronchodilation component of β2 adrenergic receptor stimulation in order to treat bronchospasms caused by asthma.…
A case study of asthma in a 10 year old European child. This case study will cover the normal structure and function of the respiratory system. This case study will also discuss the changes that occur when asthma is triggered, and the routine diagnostic tests/vital signs for asthma. The normal range of the routine tests/vital signs for asthma and three nursing interventions that are required to meet the clients needs in relation to asthma will be explained further.…
Discuss the albuterol prescription-be sure to include: brand/generic names, safe dosage, pharmacodynamics, the purpose of the medication, side effects, important nursing considerations and teaching points. Albuterol is an adrenergic bronchodilator. Albuterol is the generic name while Accuneb, Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA and VoSpire ER are the brand names. The safe dosage is different depending on the route and the age. For a by mouth form, aged twelve or older, 2-4 mg 3-4 times a day (not over 32 mg/day) or 4-8 mg if using extended-release tables twice a day.…
SC completed home visit with Pa at his apt. The Pa was admitted at Temple from 4/29/2016-4/30/2016 for Exacerbation of CODP. The Pa was prescribed one new medication Levofloxacin 500 mg to treat lung infection and three other forms of albuterol that he already have listed on his medication list in SAMS. According to the discharged paper work the Pa was admitted to the hospital for Exacerbation of CODP due to medication unavailability.…
Albuterol is an adrenergic receptor agonist with pharmacological properties and therapeutic indications similar to terbutaline. The mechanism of the anti-asthmatic action of adrenergic receptor agonists is without a doubt linked to the direct relaxation of airway smooth muscle and the bronchodilator. Although human bronchial smooth muscle receives little or no sympathetic stoppage, it contains large numbers of adrenergic receptors. When the adrenergic receptors activate the adenylyl cyclase cyclic AMP pathway it causes reduction in smooth muscle tone. Adrenergic receptor agonist for example, albuterol and isoproterenol, also increase the conductance of large Ca2+-sensitive K+ channels in airway smooth muscle, which then causes the membrane…
Difference: • the organs of the upper respiratory tract are located outside the chest cavity. • the organs of the lower respiratory tract are located inside the chest cavity. Patients with asthma can be given a corticosteroid (Prednisone) to help with the inflammation. How does this type of steroid work? Who should NOT take this type of drug and why?…
The recurrence and severity of attacks are influenced by several triggers, of which exposure to tobacco smoke and viral illnesses are the most frequently identify factors. Other respiratory exposure are air pollution, allergens, dust, cold air, exercise, perfumes, or medicines may contribute to asthma attacks. Autonomic and inflammatory mediators especially arachidonic acid derivate such as leukotrienes play important roles. Mild episodic asthma is well managed with the intermittent use of short-acting inhaled beta 2 agonists, such as albuterol. Patients with more severe disease or frequent exacerbation rely on medication to control the disease, such as inhale corticosteroids.…
Assessment Task Two Case Study Question 1 Mr. Harding has a number of ‘pre-morbid’ chronic conditions that may be impacting on his admission and the care you will need to provide. Choose two (2) of Mr. Harding’s chronic diseases, explain the pathophysiology. What organs are affected by each disorder? (20 marks/10 per disorder) Asthma Asthma is a chronic syndrome related to the inflamed airways of the lungs (Rogers 2010).…
Classes of medications that may be required for Elliot include: bronchodilators, corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-gout agents, xanthine oxidase inhibitors, and possibly biguanides. Drug therapy for COPD and the mechanism of action There are three types of bronchodilators available to treat COPD. The first is a short-acting or rapid-onset bronchodilator. Medication examples include: salbutamol, terbutaline, formoterol, salmeterol, and indacterol (The Lung Association, 2014).…
Since leukotrienes have a major impact on asthma, researchers then began questioning where they were derived from. Leukotrienes are formed from omega 6 vegetable oil, which is also known as linoliec acid. Researchers have discovered that the way we eat is one of the major causes of asthma and allergic reactions. Eicasonoids generated from PUFA, particularly omega 6 are some of the early substances released in the lungs during an asthma attack. Omega 6, however, is not the only substance that can exacerbate asthma.…
The classification of the long-acting medications are beta-agonist and antimuscarinic just as the short-acting drugs. Recently, the Global initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease recommends the use of long-acting bronchodilators for the treatment of chronic COPD (Reid, 2014). Inhaled steroids are used for severe stages of COPD or during an exacerbation. Steroid inhalers reduce the inflammation of the airways. All of these medications have a variety of devices to deliver the drug from breath activated, dry powder, pressurized meter dose, and…
Asthma affects a lot of people in this world from children, Adults, and elderly; some have a hard time adjusting because there’s so many things you have to be cautious about. Diseases that affect the airway can be very challenging and difficult to live with, especially for children because they have to have to be very careful not to do anything to trigger their asthma. How Asthma is Trigger People today are living with asthma and will probably never know because they never had any signs or symptoms to occur until something triggers their…
The treatment goal is to manage the disease daily focusing on ways to prevent acute attacks. During an acute attack, the treatment goal is to maintain an open airway and alveolar well ventilated. Spirometry, chest x -ray, are performed to evaluate Asthma; in acute asthma attack, arterial blood gas, peak flow meter, and allergy testing in performed (Hunther & McCance,…
Albuterol is an oral inhalant that is used alone or in combination with an oral steroid to improve lung function. Prednisone is another oral inhalant; a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation attributed to asthma. Prednisone is mixed with the albuterol inside the nebulizer through oral inhalation when administering a breathing treatment. A nebulizer is the actual machine that turns the oral medication into a gas to be breathed in. These medications are only given when symptoms are present.…
The main purpose of asthma medications is to assist the patient in remaining symptom free. The patient should feel free to consult with their physician if he/she feels that their medications require alterations (AAAAI,…