Chapter 16 ATI Medications Affecting Respiratory
System (Airflow Disorders) Detailed Questions
And Expert Answers
Bronchodilator Agents includes - ANS beta2 adrenergic agonists, methlyxanthines,
and inhaled anticholinergics
Anti Inflammatory Agents includes - ANS glucocorticoids, mast cell stabilizers,
leukotriene modifiers
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist protoype medication - ANS Albuterol
Short acting inhalers (other meds for beta 2 adrenergic agonists) - ANS
Levalbuterol
Long acting inhalers (Beta 2 adrenergic agonists) - ANS Afromotrel, formoterol, and
salmeterol
Long acting oral medications for (beta 2 adrenergic agonists) - ANS terbutaline and
albuterol
pharmacologic action for beta 2 adrenergic agonists - ANS beta2 adrenergic
agonists act by activating the beta2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle,
resulting in bronchidilation
, - bronchospasm is relieved
- histamine release is inhibited
- ciliary motility is increasd
route for albuterol and levalbuterol - ANS Route: inhaled, short acting. Oral, long
acting (albuterol)
therapeutic uses for albuterol and levalbuterol - ANS prevent asthma (exercise
induced), inhaled; short acting- prevention of asthma, tx for acute bronchospasm,
long term control of asthma
route for formoterol, salmeterol - ANS inhaled, long acting
therapeutic uses for formoterol and salmeterol - ANS long term control of asthma
combined w/glucocorticoid
route for terbutaline, albuterol - ANS oral, long acting
therapeutic uses for terbutaline, albuterol - ANS long term control of asthma
complications for beta 2 adrenergic agonists - ANS tachycardia, tremors, and long
acting beta agonists can increase risk for severe asthma and asthma related death
when used alone for long term control
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