NURS 180 Drugs: Respiratory (Week 5) COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

NURS 180 Drugs: Respiratory (Week 5) COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*Drug names*) - ANSWER *Short* (2-6 hrs)


*albuterol*
-Proventil
-Ventolin


*levabuterol*
-Xonopex


*Long* (12 hrs)


*albuterol*
-VoSpire ER


*formoterol*
-Foradil


*salmeterol*
-Serevent Diskus


Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Action*) -
ANSWER Is a SABA (Short-acting beta antagonist)

,-activates the SNS


LABA (Long-acting beta antagonist)


Facilitates mucus drainage and inhibits the release of inflammatory chemicals
from mast cells


Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Use*) - ANSWER
*SABA*


Acute Asthma Attack
Exercise induced asthma


*LABA*


Severe or uncontrolled asthma


Used in combination w/ inhaled corticosteroids for prophylaxis of mild to
moderate asthma


Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Administration
Alterts*) - ANSWER The proper use of the inhaler is important to the effective
delivery of the drug
-use only the actuator that comes w/ the canister


Observe and instruct the patient in proper use

, -Must keep room temp
>Cold: concentration=no mist
>Hot: Leaks


*Pregnancy category C*


Beta2-adrenergic agonists (*albuterol*-Proventil, Ventolin-*Adverse Effects*) -
ANSWER Serious effects from inhaled albuterol are *uncommon*


-Chest pain
-paradoxical bronchospasm
-allergic reactions


*Some experience*
-palpitations
-headaches
-throat irritation
-tremor
-nervousness
-restlessness
-tachycardia


*Less common*
-Insomnia