Gas Exchange Medications Exam | Verified Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Updated Study Material 2026

Gas Exchange Medications Exam | Verified Exam Questions and Answers
| Latest Updated Study Material 2026

Question:

Bronchodilators
Answer:

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Question:

Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonists (short Acting SABA) (Asthma)
Answer:

-
Albuterol (Proventil)

Question:

- Levabuterol
(Metaproterenol)
SABAs Pharmacologic Action
Answer:

• Stimulates Beta 2 receptors -
causing bronchodilation and relaxes bronchial, uterine, and vascular smooth muscle

Question:

SABAs Side Effects
Answer:

Bronchospasm, Increased HR (Report Inc.
of 20-30bpm), Anxiety

Question:

SABAs Interventions
Answer:

MDI/nebulizer/rescue inhaler: Pt teaching
on proper inhalation use, and wait a few minutes between puffs

, Question:

Long Acting Beta 2 Agonists Bronchodilators (Asthma)
Answer:

-
Salmeterol

Question:

- Formeterol
Long Acting Beta 2 Agonists Pharmacologic Action
Answer:

Bind to
Beta-2 receptors in lungs to promote smooth muscle relaxation causing bronchodilation

Question:

Long Acting Beta 2 Agonists Side Effects
Answer:

• Tachycardia,
arrhythmias, HTN, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, dry mouth, nausea

Question:

Corticosteroids (Anti-inflammatory)
Answer:

Inhaled form: Used in long-
term asthma control (1-2 weeks before maximal effects)

Question:

PO/IV: Given on fixed schedule to control exacerbation & treat chronic asthma
- Budesonide (pulmicort)
- Triamcinolone (azmacort)
- Fluticasone (flovent)
-Methylprednisolone
Corticosteroids Pharmacologic Action
Answer:

• Mimics the effects of