Adrenergic Agonists

Question 1

what is the Trade name (2) for albuterol

Answer 1

Proventil HFA

VoSpireER

Question 2

T/F: salmeterol works similarly to albutero

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Describe: albuterol /(salmeterol)

Selective/Nonselective + Receptor Site, MOA, Indications, Therapeutic Effect, Side Effects, Contraindications, Nursing Implications

Answer 3

Selective/Nonselective + Receptor Site

• selective
• beta 2 agonist

MOA

Beta 2
- Binds to B2 receptors in the lungs -> Causes SM dilation in lungs -> opens airways

Indications

• Asthma
• COPD

Therapeutic Effect

• Bronchodilation
• Relieve bronchospasm

Side Effects

• (Reflex) tachycardia
• Headache
• Irritability
• Pain
• Tremors

Contraindications

• Cardiac disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• DM

Nursing Implications (for all adrenergic agonsts)

Monitor

• VS
• Urinary output
• Cardiac output
• Breathing patterns
• Rhinorrhea (runny nose)
• Epistaxis (nosebleed)

Observe

• Responsiveness to light