lower respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
albuterol
A
dilate the bronchi w inc rate and depth of respiration stimulate beta 2 adrenergic receptors in smooth muscle of bronchi and bronchioles, receptors stimulate inc cAMP producing bronchodilation
treatment or prevent bronchospasm in asthma and COPD, can cause excessive cardiac and CNS stimulation in older adults
muscle tremor, excessive cardiac and CNS stimulation - agitation, anxiety, insomnia, seizures and tremors
caffeine will inc adverse effects
used for acute attacks - rescue inhaler
