Ipratropium Bromide

Question 1

What is the brand name of ipratropium bromide?

Answer 1

Atrovent

Question 2

What is the action of ipratropium bromide on the body?

Answer 2

Bronchodilator

Question 3

What is the major indication for the administration of ipratropium bromide?

Answer 3

Bronchospasm

Question 4

What is the in-container dosage of ipratropium bromide?

Answer 4

0.5 mg in 2.5ml NS

Question 5

How is ipratropium bromide administered to the patient?

Answer 5

Inhaled via nebulizer

Question 6

How many repeat doses of ipratropium bromide can be provided for a patient?

Answer 6

No repeat doses

Question 7

T/F ipratropium bromide can be administered by itself?

Answer 7

False you use it in conjunction with albuterol

Question 8

T/F ipratropium bromide must be administered in combination with albuterol

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Adult, pediatric, and child (under a year old) doses for ipratropium bromide

Answer 9

Adult - 0.5mg with albuterol
Pediatric -0.5mg
Under a year - 0.25mg

Question 10

What is the contraindication for ipratropium bromide

Answer 10

Soy or peanut allergy (specifically for the meter doses inhaler)