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Respiratory Medications
STUDY GUIDE
Master Respiratory Pharmacology
For Ati & Nclex
What You’ll Get:
• This ATI Respiratory Medications Study Guide is a comprehensive,
easy-to-follow resource designed to help nursing students understand
bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory drugs, and key respiratory
medications.
Built from high-yield content, this guide simplifies complex
pharmacology concepts into clear, exam-ready notes
Printable, easy-to-study PDF
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,Two main categories of respiratory drugs
Bronchodilators
Anti-inflammatory
BRONCHODILATORS
stimulate the beta₂ cells of the adrenergic or sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Stimulate the beta₂ cells of the adrenergic/SNS → BRONCHODILATION
Relieve bronchospasms and to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB)
Short acting or long acting for either:
- fast relief (rescue inhalers)
- long-term management
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Stimulates beta₂-adrenergic receptors → BRONCHODILATION
Minor effects:
↑ ciliary motility
↓ histamine release
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Avoid caffeine
Monitor/log asthma exacerbations and triggers
Report severe tremors that affect ADLs
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
, chest pain
tachycardia
palpitations
tremors
anxiety
SE of ________
beta₂-adrenergic agonists such as albuterol
Notify HCP if:
- Severe tremors
- changes in asthma exacerbation patterns
- chest pain*
- palpitations*
- ↑ HR*
*especially if Hx of CV disease or HTN or on digitalis med
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Use CAUTIOUSLY in:
- tachydysrhythmias
- digitalis toxicity
- diabetes
- hyperthyroidism
- cardiovascular disease
- HTN
- angina
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Respiratory Medications
STUDY GUIDE
Master Respiratory Pharmacology
For Ati & Nclex
What You’ll Get:
• This ATI Respiratory Medications Study Guide is a comprehensive,
easy-to-follow resource designed to help nursing students understand
bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory drugs, and key respiratory
medications.
Built from high-yield content, this guide simplifies complex
pharmacology concepts into clear, exam-ready notes
Printable, easy-to-study PDF
Not affiliated with ATI, VATI or NCLEX. For study purposes only.
, Preview Questions Below
Get the Complete PDF After Purchase
"If you require further clarification or in need of any
study resources, feel free to Message me."
,Two main categories of respiratory drugs
Bronchodilators
Anti-inflammatory
BRONCHODILATORS
stimulate the beta₂ cells of the adrenergic or sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Stimulate the beta₂ cells of the adrenergic/SNS → BRONCHODILATION
Relieve bronchospasms and to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB)
Short acting or long acting for either:
- fast relief (rescue inhalers)
- long-term management
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Stimulates beta₂-adrenergic receptors → BRONCHODILATION
Minor effects:
↑ ciliary motility
↓ histamine release
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Avoid caffeine
Monitor/log asthma exacerbations and triggers
Report severe tremors that affect ADLs
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
, chest pain
tachycardia
palpitations
tremors
anxiety
SE of ________
beta₂-adrenergic agonists such as albuterol
Notify HCP if:
- Severe tremors
- changes in asthma exacerbation patterns
- chest pain*
- palpitations*
- ↑ HR*
*especially if Hx of CV disease or HTN or on digitalis med
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
Use CAUTIOUSLY in:
- tachydysrhythmias
- digitalis toxicity
- diabetes
- hyperthyroidism
- cardiovascular disease
- HTN
- angina
beta₂-adrenergic agonists
