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Albuterol & Ipratropium Bromide Flashcards

1
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Albuterol

Brand Names

A

-Proventil
-Ventolin

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Albuterol

Classes

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-sympathomimetic
-bronchodilator
-Beta 2 agonist

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Albuterol

Supply

A

-premixed solution in a unit dose

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Albuterol

Mechanism of Action

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-relaxes bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation

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Albuterol

Indications

A

-asthma
-bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema
-hyperkalemia

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Albuterol

Contraindication

A

-known hypersensitivity

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Albuterol

Adverse Reactions

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-tachycardia
-hypertension
-dysrhythmias
-tremors
-palpitations
-chest pain
-nervousness
-anxiety
-headache
-nausea, vomiting

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Albuterol

Route

A

-nebulized for inhalation

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9
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Albuterol

Onset

A

5-15 mins

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Albuterol

Adult Dose

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-2.5mg in 3.0mL NS (unit dose) via small volume nebulizer
-2.5mg in 3.0mL NS (unit dose) via in-line small volume nebulizer with a BVM
-may repeat the dosage

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Albuterol

Pediatric Dose

A

-2.5mg in 3.0mL NS (unit dose) via small volume nebulizer
-2.5mg in 3.0mL NS (unit dose) via in-line small volume nebulizer with a BVM
-may repeat the dosage

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12
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Albuterol

Special Considerations

A

drug may be used in conjunction with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)

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Ipratropium Bromide

Brand Name

A

Atrovent

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Ipratropium Bromide

Classes

A

-anticholinergic
-bronchodilator

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15
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Ipratropium Bromide

Supply

A

premixed solution in a unit dose

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16
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Ipratropium Bromide

Mechanism of Action

A

-blocks acetylcholine receptors
-dilates the larger airways resulting in bronchodilation

17
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Ipratropium Bromide

Indications

A

-asthma
-bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

18
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Ipratropium Bromide

Contraindication

A

known hypersensitivity

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Ipratropium Bromide

Adverse Reactions

A

-tachycardia
-tremors
-palpitations
-nervousness
-anxiety
-headache
-nausea, vomiting

20
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Ipratropium Bromide

Route

A

nebulized for inhalation

21
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Ipratropium Bromide

Onset

A

1-3 minutes

22
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Ipratropium Bromide

Adult Dose

A

-500 mcg (0.5 mg) in 2.5mL NS (unit dose) via small volume nebulizer (SVN)
- In-line with a BVM: 500 mcg (0.5 mg) in 2.5 mL NS (unit dose) via SVN
-may repeat the dosage

23
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Ipratropium Bromide

Pediatric Dose

A

-500 mcg (0.5 mg) in 2.5mL NS (unit dose) via small volume nebulizer (SVN)
- In-line with a BVM: 500 mcg (0.5 mg) in 2.5 mL NS (unit dose) via SVN
-may repeat the dosage

24
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Ipratropium Bromide

Special Consideration

A

drug may be used in conjunction with albuterol (Proventil)

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