NSG 6005 Pharm Respiratory, Allergy Meds Study Guide

Bronchodilators CORRECT ANSWER oral or inhaled, for acute relief and prevention/control. β2-adrenergic agonists Inhaled, short-acting: Albuterol : RESCUE MEDICATION Inhaled, long-acting: Salmeterol: CONTROLLER MED Anti-cholinergics Inhaled, Ipratropium, inhaled (Atrovent): CONTROLLER MED or Adjuvant Rescue Methylxanthines Oral, long-acting: Theophylline: CONTROLLER MED Albuterol (Ventolin) class CORRECT ANSWER Short acting Beta 2- Adrenergic Agonists (SABA) Albuterol (Ventolin) MOA CORRECT ANSWER Short Acting β2 Adrenergic Agonist (SABA) Selectively binds and actives β2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle activates cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) Relaxes smooth muscle in the airway to relieve bronchospasm =BRONCHODILATION and increased airflow