Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol Sulfate Class

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic and bronchodilator

Question 2

Albuterol MOA

Answer 2

ß agonist (primarily ß2); relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation; also relaxes vascular and uterine smooth muscle; decreases airway resistance

Question 3

Albuterol Indications

Answer 3

Treatment of bronchospasm

Treatment of hyperkalemia

Question 4

Albuterol Contraindications

Answer 4

Synergistic with other sympathomimetics

Use caution in patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and cerebrovascular disease

Question 5

Albuterol Adverse Reactions

Answer 5

CV: Dysrhythmias, tachycardia (with excessive use), peripheral vasodilation Resp: Bronchospasm (rare paradoxical with excessive use)
CNS: Tremors, nervousness
GI: Nausea, vomiting
Endocrine: Hyperglycemia

Question 6

Albuterol Incompatibilities

Answer 6

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA's) and monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors 
Other sympathomimetics (relative)

Question 7

Albuterol Adult Dosage

Answer 7

Give 2.5 mg of premixed solution for inhalation (0.083%) via SVN with a mouth piece, or in-line with a ventilatory device. Repeated according to medical control preference.

Question 8

Albuterol Pediatric Dosage

Answer 8

Give 2.5 mg of premixed solution for inhalation (0.083%) via SVN with a mouth piece, mask, or in-line with a ventilatory device. Repeated according to medical control preference.

May administer up to 5mg per dose according to medical control preference.

Question 9

Albuterol Routes

Answer 9

Nebulized, mouth piece or in-line via mask
Inhaler, patients own
ET/NT in line

Question 10

Albuterol Onset

Answer 10

5-15 minutes

Question 11

Albuterol Peak Effects

Answer 11

30 minutes to 2 hours

Question 12

Albuterol Duration

Answer 12

3-4 hours

Question 13

Albuterol AZ Drug Box Minimum

Answer 13

10 mg