Albuterol (Proventil)

Question 1

Albuterol (Proventil)

Class:

Answer 1

β adrenergent

Question 2

Albuterol (Proventil)

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Bronchodilation
↑HR
Relaxes bronchospasm

Question 3

Albuterol (Proventil)

Indications:

Answer 3

Bronchospasm

Question 4

Albuterol (Proventil)

Contraindications:

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity

Question 5

Albuterol (Proventil)

Precautions:

Answer 5

Cardiovascular disease
Vitals and ECG monitoring recommended

Question 6

Albuterol (Proventil)

Side effects:

Answer 6

Angina
HTN
Tachycardia
Nervousness
Headache
Palpitations
Nausea
Dizziness
Dry mouth

“(Double-DDHHNN) PTA”

Question 7

Albuterol (Proventil)

Adult Dosage (>20kg):

Answer 7

2.5mg in 3mL NS
(May repeat as needed)

Question 8

Albuterol (Proventil)

Route:

Answer 8

Inhalation

Question 9

Albuterol (Proventil)

How its supplied:

Answer 9

Bullet dose (2.5mg in 3mL NS)

Question 10

Albuterol (Proventil)

Pediatric Dosage <20kg:

Answer 10

1.25 miligrams

Question 11

Albuterol (Proventil)

Onset:

Answer 11

5 to 15 minutes

Question 12

Albuterol (Proventil)

Duration of Effect:

Answer 12

3 to 4 hours