OCEMT Pharmacology 1 – Airway
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Albuterol Classification
Sympathomimetic
bronchodilator
beta-2 agonist
Albuterol Effects/Characteristics
Stimulation of Beta-2 adrenergic receptors
Relaxation of smooth muscles in the
bronchial tree
Bronchodilation
Relieve bronchospasm
Decreases airway resistance
Shifts potassium intracellular
, Albuterol Pharmacokinetics
Onset: 5 minutes
Peak: 1 hour
Duration: 3-5 hours
Albuterol Side effects
Anxiety
Palpitations
Nervousness
Hypokalemia
Hypertension
Albuterol precautions
-Caution for known heart disease -> Flash pulmonary edema
-Monitor lung sounds and WOB
-vascular effects are potentiated by MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants
-betablockers inhibit effects of albuterol
-Use SPO2 and EtCo2 before and after
-Beta 1 activity is mild, with minimal effect on heart (still monitor ecg
-DuoNeb =Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide
Sodium Bicarbonate Classification
Electrolyte Alkalinizing agent
questions with verified answers graded
A+
Albuterol Classification
Sympathomimetic
bronchodilator
beta-2 agonist
Albuterol Effects/Characteristics
Stimulation of Beta-2 adrenergic receptors
Relaxation of smooth muscles in the
bronchial tree
Bronchodilation
Relieve bronchospasm
Decreases airway resistance
Shifts potassium intracellular
, Albuterol Pharmacokinetics
Onset: 5 minutes
Peak: 1 hour
Duration: 3-5 hours
Albuterol Side effects
Anxiety
Palpitations
Nervousness
Hypokalemia
Hypertension
Albuterol precautions
-Caution for known heart disease -> Flash pulmonary edema
-Monitor lung sounds and WOB
-vascular effects are potentiated by MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants
-betablockers inhibit effects of albuterol
-Use SPO2 and EtCo2 before and after
-Beta 1 activity is mild, with minimal effect on heart (still monitor ecg
-DuoNeb =Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide
Sodium Bicarbonate Classification
Electrolyte Alkalinizing agent
