Pharmacology-Respiratory-Albuterol

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Brand name for albuterol?

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Proventil
Ventodisk

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Therapeutic classification of albuterol is?

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bronchodilators

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Pharmacologic classification of albuterol is?

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adrenergics

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What kind of agent is albuterol?

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adrenergic agent

Front 5

What is an indication for the use of albuterol?
used as a bronchodilator to control andn prevent reversible airway obstruction caused by (2)?

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COPD
asthma

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What is the inhalant form of albuterol used for?

a quick relief agent for (2)?

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acute bronchospasm
prevention of exercise-induced bronchohspasm

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What is the PO form of albuterol used for?

used as a long-term control agent in patients with?

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chronic/persistent
bronchospasm

Front 8

The MOA of albuterol is?

binds to beta2-adrenergic receptors in airway _______ _________

myosin and decreases intracellular?

relaxes it...and results in subsequent bronchodilation

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smooth muscle...increased levels of cAmP activate kinases, which inhibits phosphorylation of _______

calcium....and what does decreased levels of calcium do to airway smooth muscle?

Front 9

Albuterol is relatively selective for which beta receptors and why is this beneficial?

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beta2 because they're pulmonary receptors

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Therapeutic effects of albuterol?

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bronchodilation

Front 11

What should be assessed before administration and during peak of medication and what characteristics should be noted with sputum produced?

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lung sounds
pulse
blood pressure

note amount, color, character

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What function should be assessed before initiating therapy and periodically during therapy to determine effectiveness of medication?

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pulmonary function

Front 13

Describe expected paradoxical bronchospasm that might be observed while on albuterol?

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wheezing...if it occurs, withhold medication and notify physician

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What should nurse look for with lab tests?

May cause transient DECREASE in serum?

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potassium concentrations with nebulization or higher-than-recommended doses

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PO albuterol should be administered?

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with meals to minimize gastric irritation

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How many minutes should be allowed between inhalation of aerosol medication?

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1 minute

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For nebulized albuterol, compressed air or oxygen flow should be how many L/min...how long does a single treatment of 3 mL last?

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6-10 L/min

about 10 minutes

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Instruct patient to take albuterol exactly as directed. If on a scheduled dosing regimen, take missed dose?

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as soon as remembered, spacing remaining doses at regular intervals...don't double dose or increase the dose or frequency of doses

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Paradoxical bronchospasm more likely with which dose?

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first dose from new cannister...or with loss of effectiveness of medication

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Instruct patient to contact hcp immediately if what occurs and not relieved by medication?

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shortness of breath

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Instruct patientn to contact hcp immediately if shortness of breath is accompanied by?

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diaphoresis
dizziness
palpitations
chest pain

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Instruct client to prime unit with how many sprays before using?

200...actuators should not be changed among?

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4..discard cannister after how many sprays?

products

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Advise patient to consult hcp before taking?

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OTC meds
natural/herbal products
alcohol
also avoid smoking and other
respiratory irritants

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What might patient register while taking albuterol?

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unusual or bad taste

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Advise patients to use albuterol first if using other?

5 minutes

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inhalation meds and allow how much time to elapse before administering other inhalant medications unless otherwise directed?

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Advise patient to rinse mouth with water after each _______ dose to minimize dry mouth.

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inhalation

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Instruct patient to notify hcp if no response to the usual dose of albuterol or if contents of one canister are used less than?

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2 weeks

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Effectiveness of therapy can be demonstrated by?

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prevention or relief of bronchospasm

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What type of adrenergic medication is albuterol and what are its routes of administration?

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beta2
PO, inhalation