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NURS 180 Drugs: Respiratory (Week 5) COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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NURS 180 Drugs: Respiratory (Week 5) COMPLETEQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*Drug names*) - ANSWER *Short* (2-6 hrs)
*albuterol*
-Proventil
-Ventolin
*levabuterol*
-Xonopex
*Long* (12 hrs)
*albuterol*
-VoSpire ER
*formoterol*
-Foradil
*salmeterol*
-Serevent Diskus
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Action*) -
ANSWER Is a SABA (Short-acting beta antagonist)
,-activates the SNS
LABA (Long-acting beta antagonist)
Facilitates mucus drainage and inhibits the release of inflammatory chemicals
from mast cells
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Use*) - ANSWER
*SABA*
Acute Asthma Attack
Exercise induced asthma
*LABA*
Severe or uncontrolled asthma
Used in combination w/ inhaled corticosteroids for prophylaxis of mild to
moderate asthma
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Administration
Alterts*) - ANSWER The proper use of the inhaler is important to the effective
delivery of the drug
-use only the actuator that comes w/ the canister
Observe and instruct the patient in proper use
, -Must keep room temp
>Cold: concentration=no mist
>Hot: Leaks
*Pregnancy category C*
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Adverse Effects*) -
ANSWER Serious effects from inhaled albuterol are *uncommon*
-Chest pain
-paradoxical bronchospasm
-allergic reactions
*Some experience*
-palpitations
-headaches
-throat irritation
-tremor
-nervousness
-restlessness
-tachycardia
*Less common*
-Insomnia
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