Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol Class

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, beta-2 agonist

Question 2

Albuterol Action

Answer 2

Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by stimulating beta-2 receptors, causing bronchodilation and decreased airway resistance

Question 3

Albuterol Indications

Answer 3

bronchospasms associated with asthma, COPD, bronchitis, toxic gas inhalation, near drowning, drug overdose, pulmonary edema

crush syndrome with suspected hyperkalemia

Question 4

Albuterol Contraindications

Answer 4

hypersensitivity, symptomatic tachydysrhythmias

Question 5

Albuterol Onset/Duration

Answer 5

Onset: 5–15 minutes
Duration: 3–4 hours

Question 6

Albuterol Adult Dose Respiratory distress:

Answer 6

2.5 mg diluted in 3 ml NS nebulized at 6 LPM O2 over 5–15 minutes

Question 7

Albuterol Adult dose crush injury/hyperkalemia

Answer 7

10–20 mg over 15 minutes

Question 8

Albuterol Pedi Respiratory distress

Answer 8

0.05-0.15 mg/kg PRN

Question 9

Albuterol Indications

Answer 9

epinephrine and other sympathomimetics may intensify the effects of albuterol; MAOI’s and tricyclic antidepressants may intensify cardiovascular side effects, specifically hypertension; beta-blockers may antagonize its effects