ATI Respiratory Medications Exam
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Beta 2 adrenergic agonist prototype -
correct answer ✅albuterol
Beta2- Adrenergic agonist therapeutic response -
correct answer ✅promotes bronchodilation and relieves
bronchospasms
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 ✅Take the Beta 2- adrenergic agonists first then
the glucocorticoid
,ATI Respiratory Medications Exam
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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
-hyperthyroidism
-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)
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Contraindications with Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists -
correct answer ✅-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)
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
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist prototype -
correct answer ✅albuterol
Beta2- Adrenergic agonist therapeutic response -
correct answer ✅promotes bronchodilation and relieves
bronchospasms
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 ✅Take the Beta 2- adrenergic agonists first then
the glucocorticoid
,ATI Respiratory Medications Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
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
-hyperthyroidism
-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)
, ATI Respiratory Medications Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Contraindications with Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists -
correct answer ✅-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)
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
