NURS 180– Week 5 RESPIRATORY (DRUGS)
Exam 2025-2026 Questions and Answers Graded
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what is albuterol and when is it usually used
Albuterol is a short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist that is used to provide
immediate relief for an acute asthma attack.
late signs of hypoxia
Cyanosis
hypotension
what is status asthmaticus
Life-threatening episode of airway obstruction(asthma) that is unresponsive to
common treatment
cholinergic effects
DUMBBBELSS: Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bronchospasm, Bradycardia,
Brochrhea, Emesis, Lacrimation, Sweating, Salivation
,what are the short acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
Albuterol and levalbuterol
when a beta agonist and steroid inhalant is ordered what is the order of usage?
first use the beta2 adrenergic which bronchodilates and then a steroid med
when it comes to beta 2 adrenergics what is used for the control of chronic asthma
PO formoterol and salmeterol
early signs of hypoxia
anxiety
confusion
restlessness
name of the inhaled anticholinergics
ipratropium
tiotropium
,edrophonium
anticholinergic meds (Ipratropium/tiotropium/edrophonium) are contraindicated in
-those who are allergic to soy/peanuts
-narrow angle glaucoma
-caution in BPH
anticholinergics (Ipratropium/tiotropium/edrophonium) adverse effects
hoarseness
dizziness
blurred vision
dry mouth
if someone is having severe bronchospasm/anaphylaxis what can be given
IM/IV epinephrine
what is the therapeutic range for methylxanthines
5-15
toxic effects over 20
, names of the methylxanthines
Theophylline
Aminophylline
Theobromine
what does smoking while taking theophylline(a methylxanthine) do
increases the metabolism so the dosage will need to be increased
V ERSION 2
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (Drug names)
Short (2-6 hrs)
albuterol
-Proventil
-Ventolin
levabuterol
-Xonopex
Long (12 hrs)
Exam 2025-2026 Questions and Answers Graded
A+ LATEST
what is albuterol and when is it usually used
Albuterol is a short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist that is used to provide
immediate relief for an acute asthma attack.
late signs of hypoxia
Cyanosis
hypotension
what is status asthmaticus
Life-threatening episode of airway obstruction(asthma) that is unresponsive to
common treatment
cholinergic effects
DUMBBBELSS: Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bronchospasm, Bradycardia,
Brochrhea, Emesis, Lacrimation, Sweating, Salivation
,what are the short acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
Albuterol and levalbuterol
when a beta agonist and steroid inhalant is ordered what is the order of usage?
first use the beta2 adrenergic which bronchodilates and then a steroid med
when it comes to beta 2 adrenergics what is used for the control of chronic asthma
PO formoterol and salmeterol
early signs of hypoxia
anxiety
confusion
restlessness
name of the inhaled anticholinergics
ipratropium
tiotropium
,edrophonium
anticholinergic meds (Ipratropium/tiotropium/edrophonium) are contraindicated in
-those who are allergic to soy/peanuts
-narrow angle glaucoma
-caution in BPH
anticholinergics (Ipratropium/tiotropium/edrophonium) adverse effects
hoarseness
dizziness
blurred vision
dry mouth
if someone is having severe bronchospasm/anaphylaxis what can be given
IM/IV epinephrine
what is the therapeutic range for methylxanthines
5-15
toxic effects over 20
, names of the methylxanthines
Theophylline
Aminophylline
Theobromine
what does smoking while taking theophylline(a methylxanthine) do
increases the metabolism so the dosage will need to be increased
V ERSION 2
Beta2-adrenergic agonists (Drug names)
Short (2-6 hrs)
albuterol
-Proventil
-Ventolin
levabuterol
-Xonopex
Long (12 hrs)
