Albuterol Flashcards
1
Q
O2 flow should be set at a minimum of __liters per minute. Patients COPD should
be monitored carefully for CO2 retention.
A
8
2
Q
Patients should be instructed to breathe as follows:
A
- Inhale slowly
- Hold breath
- Exhale passively through nose
3
Q
The onset of improvement in pulmonary function is within __minutes after the initiation of treatment and the duration of action is from 4 to 6 hours
A
2 to 15
4
Q
____ may occur with excessive administration.
A
Paradoxical bronchospasm
5
Q
____ are a side effect.
A
Skeletal muscle tremors
6
Q
A