respiratory: beta 2 adrenergic

Question 1

beta 2 adrenergic agonist moa

Answer 1

act by selectively activating the beta 2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilator

Question 2

common beta 2 adrenergic

Answer 2

albuterol
formoterol
levalbuterol
salmeterol
terbutaline

Question 3

beta 2 adrenergic route and theraputic uses

Answer 3

route: inhalation
therapeutic uses:
- short acting: treatment of asthma attack
- long-acting: control of asthma

Question 4

beta 2 adrenergic complications

Answer 4

• tachycardia > 100bpm
• angina
• tremors

Question 5

beta 2 adrenergic contraindications

Answer 5

• tachydysrhythmias

- cautiously with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, HTN, angina

Question 6

beta 2 adrenergic interactions

Answer 6

• beta-blockers

- MAOIs/ tricyclic antidepressants

Question 7

beta 2 adrenergic nursing considerations

Answer 7

• assess lung sounds, pulse, bp, prior and at peak after admin
• observe for wheezing, dizziness, heart palpitations, CP (if occurs; withhold med and notify provider)
• use inhaler appropriately
• use short term for acute exacerbations
• use long term for maintenance of asthma

Question 8

beta 2 adrenergic pt teaching

Answer 8

• show prior inhaler use
• tell pt to stop med and notify the provider if wheezing, cp, dizziness, palpitations occur
• tell to avoid smoking
• can sometimes cause a bad taste after use