Albuterol Flashcards
Albuterol Pedi Dose / route:
A. Administer 2.5. Dilute in 0.5 ml of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and administer over 10 to 15 min. Mdi: 1 to 2 inhalations (90 to 180 mcg); wait 5 minutes between inhalation’s
B. < 20 20 kg: 1. 25 mg / dose via handheld nebulizer or mask over 20 minutes. >20 kg: 2.5 mg/ dose via handheld nebulizer or mask over 20 minutes. Repeat once in 20 minutes
B. < 20 20 kg: 1. 25 mg / dose via handheld nebulizer or mask over 20 minutes. >20 kg: 2.5 mg/ dose via handheld nebulizer or mask over 20 minutes. Repeat once in 20 minutes
Albuterol Adult dose / route
A. Administer 2.5. Dilute in 0.5 ml of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and administer over 10 to 15 min. Mdi: 1 to 2 inhalations (90 to 180 mcg); wait 5 minutes between inhalation’s
B. < 20 20 kg: 1. 25 mg / dose via handheld nebulizer or mask over 20 minutes. >20 kg: 2.5 mg/ dose via handheld nebulizer or mask over 20 minutes. Repeat once in 20 minutes
A. Administer 2.5. Dilute in 0.5 ml of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and administer over 10 to 15 min. Mdi: 1 to 2 inhalations (90 to 180 mcg); wait 5 minutes between inhalation’s
What class is albuterol?
A. sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
B. CNS depressant
C. Bronchoconstrictor
D. Beta 2 Antagonist
A. sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
Drug interactions with Albuterol are tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate vasculature effects. Beta - blocks are antagonistic may block pulmonary effects. May potentiate hypokalemia caused by diuretics
A. True
B. False
A. True
Adverse reactions / side effects of albuterol?
A. sudden death syndrome
B. often dose related and include syncope, allergic reactions, toe pain, vasodilation, bronchitis spasm, bronchoconstriction
C. Often dose related and include headache, fatigue, light headedness, irritability, restlessness, aggressive behavior, pulmonary edema, hoarseness, nasal congestion, increased sputum, hypertension, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, chest pain palpitations, nausea/vomiting, dry mouth
C. Often dose related and include headache, fatigue, light headedness, irritability, restlessness, aggressive behavior, pulmonary edema, hoarseness, nasal congestion, increased sputum, hypertension, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, chest pain palpitations, nausea/vomiting, dry mouth
Duration of Action for albuterol? A. Onset: 3 to minutes. Peak effect: 50 minutes to 5 hours. Duration: 24 to 80 hours
B. Onset: 5 to 15 minutes. Peak effect: 30 minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3 to 4 hours
C. Onset: 15 to 30 minutes. peak effect: 60 minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 6 to 8 hours
D. Onset: 1 to 2 minutes. Peak effect: 5 minutes to 1 hours. Duration: 6 to 8 hours
B. Onset: 5 to 15 minutes. Peak effect: 30 minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3 to 4 hours
What is the mechanism of action of albuterol?
C. Selective beta 2 agonist that stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathomimetic nervous system. Results in smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature
Special considerations for Albuterol, may precipitate angina pectoris and dyshthmias. In prehospital emergency care, albuterol should be administered only via inhalation. Patients may need to be coached on proper use of MDI, particularly with spacer
A. True
B. False
A. True
What are the indications of albuterol?
D. Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease ( COPD / asthma). Prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm
Pregnancy class?
C
What are the contraindications in albuterol?
B. Known prior hypersensitivity reactions to albuterol. Tachycardia, dysrhythmias, especially those caused by digitalis. Synergistic with other sympathomimetics
