albuterol & atrovent Flashcards
Albuterol trade names:
-Proventil®
-Ventolin®
Albuterol classes:
-Sympathomimetic
-Bronchodilator
-Beta2 agonist
Albuterol standard supply:
Premixed solution in a unit dose
Albuterol MOA:
Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation
Albuterol Indications:
-Asthma
-Bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Albuterol Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity
Albuterol S/E:
-Tachycardia
-Hypertension
-Dysrhythmias
-Tremors
-Palpitations
-Chest pain
-Nervousness
-Anxiety
-Headache
-Nausea/vomiting
Albuterol Route:
Nebulized for inhalation
Albuterol Onset:
5-15 minutes
Albuterol Adult dosages:
-2.5 in 3.0mL normal saline (unit dose) via SVN
-2.5 in 3.0mL normal saline via in-line SVN w/ BVM
*may repeat dosage
Albuterol PEDS dosage:
-2.5 in 3.0mL normal saline (unit dose) via SVN
-2.5 in 3.0mL normal saline via in-line SVN w/ BVM
*may repeat dosage
Ipratropium Bromide trade name:
Atrovent
Ipratropium Bromide classes:
-Anticholinergic
-Bronchodilator
Ipratropium Bromide standard supply:
Premixed solution in a unit dose
Ipratropium Bromide MOA:
-Blocks acetylcholine receptors
-Dilates the larger airways resulting in bronchodilation