Albuterol

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

Shortness of breath in a patient with history of asthma or COPD

Question 2

Dosage

Answer 2

2 puffs from the albuterol inhaler
2.5 mg nebule via nebulizer

Question 3

Administration

Answer 3

Inhaled via inhaler or nebulizer with O2 flow rate of 8 L per minute

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Allergy or known hypersensitivity to albuterol (rare)

Question 5

Side effects

Answer 5

Tachycardia, tremor, nervousness, nausea