Albuterol Flashcards
1
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Albuterol: Generic Name
A
Albuterol Sulfate
2
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Albuterol: Trade Name
A
Ventolin/Proventil
3
Q
Albuterol: Class
A
Bronchodilators, sympathomimetics
4
Q
Albuterol: Action
A
Relaxes bronchial, uterine, and vascular smooth muscle, stimulating beta 2-adrenergic receptors
5
Q
Albuterol: Indications
A
Relief of bronchospasm in pts 2 y/o and older
6
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Albuterol: Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
7
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Albuterol: S.E.
A
Tachycardia, HTN, N/V, HA, sleeplessness
8
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Albuterol: Supplied
A
Unit dose plastic vial containing 2.5mg/3mL.
9
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Albuterol: Dose
A
One vial 2.5 mg of albuterol administered by nebulization. Delivered over ~ 5 to 10m.
Can also give 5mg/6mL
10
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Albuterol: Precautions
A
Precipitate angina and dysrhythmias
