Albuterol

Question 1

albuterol (class 2)

Answer 1

bronchodilator

sympathomimetic

Question 2

albuterol (actions 2)

Answer 2

beta 2 adrenergic receptor

relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchial tree & peripheral vasculature

Question 3

albuterol (indications 4)

Answer 3

respiratory distress

anaphylaxis in extremis (if wheezing persists after epi)

hyperkalemia

hyperkalemia secondary to rhabdomyolysis

Question 4

albuterol (dosage/route 3)

Answer 4

2.5mg in 3ml NS via neb

5mg for severe distress

may repeat or administer continuously prn

Question 5

albuterol (side effects 4)

Answer 5

tachycardia

hypertension

tremors,dizziness, headache

anxiety

Question 6

albuterol (contraindications)

Answer 6

known hypersensitivity

Question 7

albuterol (special information 6)

Answer 7

monitor the ECG during administration - causes minimal heart stimulation

use with caution with hx of cardiac/hypertensive pt

o2 should be set to 6-8lpm minimum

can use aerosol mask

unstable at temperatures >77 degrees F

reevaluate pt including lung sounds and respiratory rate to determine efficacy

Question 8

albuterol (pediatric note3)

Answer 8

refer to pediatric drug guide

respiratory distress with bronchospasm: for child weighing 20kg or greater in severe distress give 5mg