Test 1 Beta-2 agonist

Question 1

drugs

Answer 1

• Serevent
• Proventil
• Myrbetriq
• Xopenex
• Foradil
• Brethine

Question 2

Serevent Diskus (DPI)

Answer 2

• salmeterol
• do NOT use for bronchospasm
• maintenance treatment of asthma and exercise induced asthma
• duration of action: 12 hours
• dispensed with corticosteroid

Question 3

Foradil Aerolizer

Answer 3

• formoterol
• bronchodilator
• NOT for rapid relief of bronchospasm
• duration of action: 12 hours
• capsules for inhalation
• keep in fridge until patient pick up

Question 4

Xopenex

Answer 4

• levalbuterol; R-isomer of albuterol
• comes in MDI or nebulizer
• relief of bronchospasm
• can use 15 minutes before activity to prevent exercise induced bronchospasm
• keep in foil package; protect from light
• solution: 0.31, 0.63, 1.25mg/3mL
• concentrate: 1.25mg/0.5mL
• 1 vial nebulizer tid (dosage based on age)

Question 5

Brethine

Answer 5

• terbutaline
• no longer have inhaler
• have oral dosage form
• used for: tocolytic agent to relax uterine smooth muscle associated with preterm labor
• 5 mg tab tid

Question 6

Myrbetriq

Answer 6

• mirabegron
• beta 3 agonist
• available in ER, 25 and 50 mg
• used for over active bladder, urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency
• adverse effects: tachycardia, insomnia
• 25 - 50 mg once daily

Question 7

Proventil

Answer 7

• albuterol
• bronchodilator
• relief of bronchospasm
• can use 15 min before activity to prevent exercise induced bronchospasm
• MDI: 1-2 puffs q4-6hours prn
• 2.5 mg tid-qid prn