Drug Quiz Albuterol Flashcards

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Class

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Broncho-dilator, beta 2 agonist (more lung oriented)

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indication

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reactive airway disease exacerbation (asthma, COPD), allergic reaction with wheezing, bronchospasm

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Side effects

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tachycardia, anxiety/nervousness, naysea/vomiting, cough, tremors, dizziness

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Dose/Route

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> 15 years old
-2.5mg-5.0 via continuous nebulizer, O2 6-8mL/min
6-14 years old
-Same as adult except only 2.5mg
1-6 years old
1.25mg-2.5mg via continuous neb O2 is same
<1 year old
-1.25-2.5mg a day with support from friends and family
-may include an inhalaer, only for patients who’ve been prescribed

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contraindication

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known hypersensitivity

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Precaution

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vital signs and breath sounds must be monitored; use caution with ederly, cardiac or hypertensive patients, HR> 150 bpm in adults, HR >200bpm in children, significant cardiac history

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Description

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specific synthetic sympathomimec that causes broncho-dilation, but less cardiac effects and reduces mucus secretion, pulmonary capillary leaking, and edema in the lungs during allergic reaction

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