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ATI Respiratory Medications Questions and
Answers and Graded
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist prototype
Correct Answer
albuterol
Beta2- Adrenergic agonist therapeutic response
Correct Answer
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promotes bronchodilation and relieves bronchospasms
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valuable in treating asthma
Beta2-Adrenergic agonist Side effects
Correct Answer
-tachycardia
-heart plapations
-tremors
-angina ( in patients with cardiac blood vessels already
compromised by vascular disease. Patients who experience
vasospasm of the cardiac vessels in response to the drug)
how should Beta2-adrenergic agonists be taken when the patient is also
taking glucocorticoids?
Correct Answer
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Take the Beta 2- adrenergic agonists first then the
glucocorticoid
second drug is then able to travel further into the lungs from the
first drug affect's of opening up the lungs
Cautions with Beta2- Adrenergic agonist
Correct Answer
-diabetes mellitus
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-hyperthyroidism
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-CVD
-HTN
-Angina pectoris
(use caution with these diseases-monitor pt closely)
-avoid caffeine
-notify HCP if tremors interfere with ADLs
-can have hyperglycemic effects
-watch for signs of exTOOLS
acerbations (keep a log of frequency and intensity and any
changes in ability to breathe- can help HCP decide treatment
plan and point out things to stay away from or things that
should accommodate the patient's condition)
Contraindications with Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
Correct Answer
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-allergies
-tachydysrythmia
-tachycardia due to digitalis toxicity (when levels of a drug build
up in the body)
Prototype of Inhailed Anticholinergics
Correct Answer
ipatropium
(Atrovent, Atrovent HFA)
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Inhailed Anticholinergics work by
Correct Answer
blocking muscarinic (parasympatheitic or rest and digest)
receptors in bronchi (activated by acetylcholine-
bronchoconstriction)
when you block the muscarinic receptors, the result is
bronchodilation
Side effects of Inhailed Anticholinergics
Correct Answer
secondary to decreased stimulation of the parasympathetic
nervous system
dry mouth
1
ATI Respiratory Medications Questions and
Answers and Graded
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist prototype
Correct Answer
albuterol
Beta2- Adrenergic agonist therapeutic response
Correct Answer
© 2025 Assignment Expert
promotes bronchodilation and relieves bronchospasms
Exampromax - Stuvia US
valuable in treating asthma
Beta2-Adrenergic agonist Side effects
Correct Answer
-tachycardia
-heart plapations
-tremors
-angina ( in patients with cardiac blood vessels already
compromised by vascular disease. Patients who experience
vasospasm of the cardiac vessels in response to the drug)
how should Beta2-adrenergic agonists be taken when the patient is also
taking glucocorticoids?
Correct Answer
, Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
2
Take the Beta 2- adrenergic agonists first then the
glucocorticoid
second drug is then able to travel further into the lungs from the
first drug affect's of opening up the lungs
Cautions with Beta2- Adrenergic agonist
Correct Answer
-diabetes mellitus
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-hyperthyroidism
Exampromax - Stuvia US
-CVD
-HTN
-Angina pectoris
(use caution with these diseases-monitor pt closely)
-avoid caffeine
-notify HCP if tremors interfere with ADLs
-can have hyperglycemic effects
-watch for signs of exTOOLS
acerbations (keep a log of frequency and intensity and any
changes in ability to breathe- can help HCP decide treatment
plan and point out things to stay away from or things that
should accommodate the patient's condition)
Contraindications with Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
Correct Answer
, Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
3
-allergies
-tachydysrythmia
-tachycardia due to digitalis toxicity (when levels of a drug build
up in the body)
Prototype of Inhailed Anticholinergics
Correct Answer
ipatropium
(Atrovent, Atrovent HFA)
© 2025 Assignment Expert
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Inhailed Anticholinergics work by
Correct Answer
blocking muscarinic (parasympatheitic or rest and digest)
receptors in bronchi (activated by acetylcholine-
bronchoconstriction)
when you block the muscarinic receptors, the result is
bronchodilation
Side effects of Inhailed Anticholinergics
Correct Answer
secondary to decreased stimulation of the parasympathetic
nervous system
dry mouth
