Quizlet 11/04

Question 1

ipratropium bromide: dosage

Answer 1

Usually administered with a Beta agonist (albuterol). 500 mcg nebulized.

Question 2

albuterol: contraindications

Answer 2

none in prehospital setting

Question 3

albuterol: dosage

Answer 3

2.5 mg in 3 mL saline, supplied in plastic “fish” to be administered in med-neb. Dosage intervals vary by protocol, acceptable to administer continuous nebulizer treatments if needed.

Question 4

ipratropium bromide: contraindications

Answer 4

none

Question 5

ipratropium bromide: indications

Answer 5

Asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD or anaphylaxis.

Question 6

albuterol: indications

Answer 6

Asthma, COPD, wheezing associated with pulmonary edema (cardiac asthma), shortness of breath associated with pneumonia or anaphylaxis. Maybe used for symptomatic hyperkalemia.