bronchodilator SABA and LABA Flashcards
1
Q
SABA name
A
-albuterol (proventil)
-epinepherine (adrenalin)
-levalbuterol (xopenex)
-terbutaline
2
Q
LABA name
A
-salmeterol
-formoterol (foradil)
-indacaterol (arcapta)
-arformoterol (brovana)
3
Q
action
A
-dilates bronchi
-binds to beta 2 receptors
4
Q
SABA uses
A
-acute symptom
-bronchospasms
-asthma
5
Q
LABA uses
A
-long term
-COPD
-chronic bronchitis
-prevention of bronchospasms
6
Q
patient teaching
A
-bronchodilator first
-rinse mouth to decrease risk of infection