F - 7 - Ipratropium

Question 1

Maximum adult dose of ipratropium.

Answer 1

2 mg (0.5 mg x 4 doses)

Question 2

Maximum pediatric dose of ipratropium.

Answer 2

2 mg (0.5 mg x 4 doses)

Question 3

MOA of ipratropium.

Answer 3

Blocks acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system, prompting bronchial smooth muscle relaxation.

Question 4

Initial dosing Of Duo-Neb solution for adult and pediatric patients for respiratory distress is _______.

Answer 4

6 mg albuterol and 1 mg ipratropium (two DuoNeb “bullets”)

Question 5

Contraindication(s) for ipratropium.

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity