Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)

Question 1

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Class:

Answer 1

Sypathomimetic Bronchodilator

Question 2

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

B2 sympathetic agonist that causes bronchodilation.

Question 3

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Indications:

Answer 3

Difficulty breathing associated with asthma and COPD.

Question 4

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Contrindications:

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity/symptomatic tachycardia.

Question 5

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Precautions:

Answer 5

Causes increase in HR and myocardial oxygen demand. Be cautious in patients with heart disease.

Question 6

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Side Effects:

Answer 6

Anxiety, Palpations, Chest discomfort, Headache, Sweating, N/V.

Question 7

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Interactions:

Answer 7

Not used with other beta agonist.

Question 8

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Dosage:

Answer 8

Small volume/mask nebulizer: 2.5mg in 3ml over 5-15 minutes.

Pedi dose: 0.15mg/kg diluted in 3 ml normal saline (NS)

Question 9

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Routes:

Answer 9

Inhalation

Question 10

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Notes:

Answer 10

Small volume and mask nebs should be used with O2 set at 6-8 lpm.

Breath slowly and hold in as long as possible.

Question 11

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
NH Notes:

Answer 11

Repeated adult dose (up to 3) of a DuoNeb, or Albuterol, 5 minutes as needed.

(Protocol 2.4A and 2.4P)

Question 12

Albuterol Sulfate (Ventolin, Preventil)
Myths/Facts:

Answer 12

Myth - Will cause flash pulmonary edema in CHF patients.