F - 6 - Albuterol

Question 1

Formulations of Albuterol in W/SCEMSS

Answer 1

Albuterol only: 2.5 mg/3 mg slxn

Duo-Neb: 3 mg Albuterol and 0.5 mg ipratropium/3 mg slxn

Question 2

Dose of Albuterol for peds and adult respiratory distress.

Answer 2

5 mg

Question 3

Dose of Duo-Neb for peds and adult respiratory distress.

Answer 3

6 mg Albuterol and 1 mg ipratropium

Question 4

If there is ongoing respiratory distress in the adult/peds patient, What formulation of Albuterol should be administered second?

Answer 4

Albuterol alone.

Question 5

Drug interactions with Albuterol.

Answer 5

Beta blockers: diminish beta effects of Albuterol

Cannabinoids: May increase Albuterol associated tachycardia

Question 6

Albuterol is more efficacious than _______ in treatment of hyperkalemia.

Answer 6

Sodium bicarbonate