Week 6 Flashcards
What does albuterol do?
Selective beta2 stimulant
What class is albuterol?
Bronchodilator
What is albuterol for?
1st line for asthma, COPD
Also potassium overdoses
What is the dosage of albuterol?
2.5 mg in 3 mL nebulized or aerosol
What is the contraindication of albuterol?
Tachydysrhythmias
What are the side effects of albuterol?
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
What class is terbutaline?
Bronchodilator
What does terbutaline do?
Selective beta2 stimulant
What is terbutaline for?
Asthma
What is the dosage for terbutaline?
0.25 mg subcutaneous
Repeat at 0.25 mg subcutaneous
Max is 0.5 mg in 4 hour period
What is the contraindication of terbutaline?
Tachydysrhythmias
What are the side effects of terbutaline?
Tachycardia
Chest pain
Nausea
Restlessness and apprehension
What is the class of epinephrine (1:1000)?
Sympathomimetic
What is epinephrine (1:1000) for?
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
What is the dosage of epinephrine (1:1000)?
0.3-0.5 mg subcutaneous
What are the contraindications of epinephrine (1:1000)?
Hypertension
Hypovolemia
Coronary insufficiency
What are the side effects of epinephrine (1:1000)?
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmias
What is another name for methylprednisolone?
Solu-Medrol
What class is methylprednisolone?
Glucocorticosteroid
What does methylprednisolone do?
Anti inflammatory agent
What is methylprednisolone for?
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Spinal cord injury
What is the dosage of methylprednisolone?
40-125 mg IV
What are the contraindications of methylprednisolone?
GI Hemorrhage
Diabetes mellitus
What are the side effects of methylprednisolone?
Sodium and water retention
Hypertension
Headache
Metabolic alkalosis
