Week 6: Bronchodilators: Beta2-adrenergic agonists

Question 1

Bronchodilators: Beta2 Agonist Drugs

Answer 1

>Short-acting
-Albuterol
-Levalbuterol
>Long-acting
-Salmeterol
-Formoterol

Question 2

Short-acting Beta2 agonist Drug

Answer 2

• Albuterol

- Levalbuterol

Question 3

Long-acting Beta2 agonist Drug

Answer 3

• Salmeterol

- Formoterol

Question 4

Bronchodilators: Beta2 agonists: Action

Answer 4

selectively activate beta2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle (relax the bronchioles)
-relieve bronchospasm
-inhibit histamine release
-increase ciliary motility
>short or long-acting

Question 5

Bronchodilators: Beta 2 Agonist: Used to Treat

Answer 5

• asthma

- COPD

Question 6

Complications

Answer 6

Short acting: jitteriness, tachycardia

Question 7

Nursing Considerations

Answer 7

• short-acting= rescue

- long-acting= maintenance