Quick-Relief Medications in Asthma - SABA

Question 1

Albuterol HFA brand names

Answer 1

• ProAir
• Ventolin
• Proventil
• ProAir Respiclick
• ProAir Diginhaler

Question 2

Albuterol HFA dosage forms

Answer 2

• MDI
• Aerosol Powder Inhaler

Question 3

albuterol HFA dosing ages

Answer 3

0-4, 5-11, adult

Question 4

albuterol nubulizer dosing ages

Answer 4

0-4, 5-11, adult

Question 5

levalbuterol HFA brand name

Answer 5

Xopenex

Question 6

levalbuterol HFA dosage form

Answer 6

MDI

Question 7

levalbuterol HFA dosing ages

Answer 7

0-4, 5-11, adults

Question 8

levalbuterol nebulizer dosing ages

Answer 8

0-4, 5-11, adults

Question 9

Albuterol HFA/nebulizer adverse effects

Answer 9

• tachycardia
• tremor
• hypokalemia
• irritability

Question 10

Albuterol HFA/nebulizer clinical pearls
* chronic use ___ indicates asthma is not under control
* May mix nebulizer solution with ___ solution, ___ inhalant suspension, or ___solution
* In mild to moderate exacerbations, MDI plus ___ is as effective as nebulized therapy with appropriate administration

Answer 10

• (>2 times/day)
• cromolyn, budesonide, ipratropium
• spacer

Question 11

Levalbuterol HFA/nebulizer adverse effects

Answer 11

• Tachycardia
• tremor
• hypokalemia
• irritability

Question 12

Levalbuterol HFA/nebulizer clinical pearls
* Reserved for patients who do not respond to ___ for quick relief
* Nebulizer solution compatible with ___ inhalant suspension
* Levalbuterol administered in ___ the mg dose of albuterol provides comparable efficacy and safety

Answer 12

• albuterol
• budesonide
• 1/2

Question 13

how do SABAs work?

Answer 13

↑cAMP, antagonizes bronchoconstriction leading to smooth muscle relaxation (reverse obstruction and improve airflow