Albuterol Flashcards
1
Q
Albuterol Class
A
Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator
2
Q
Albuterol MOA
A
Beta 2 agonist relaxing bronchial smooth muscle
3
Q
Albuterol Indications (5)
A
Suspected hyperkalemia with crush injuries
Suspected hyperkalemia with heat illness/hyperthermia
Respiratory distress due to bronchospasm
Bronchospasm associated with allergy/anaphylaxis
Bronchospasm associated with toxin inhalation
4
Q
Albuterol Contraindications
A
None
5
Q
Albuterol Adult Dose
A
2.5 mg in 3 mL NS PRN
6
Q
Albuterol Pregnancy Class
A
C (harmful to animals, untested in humans)
7
Q
Albuterol Ped Dose
A
2.5 mg in 3mL NS PRN
