NUR 301 EXAM 2 (2025-2026) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What class of med is albuterol ?
short acting beta 2 agonist
What does albuterol do?
open up airways, bronchodilation
Is albuterol a life saving medication?
yes
What is albuterol side affects?
chest pain, tachycardia, restless, nervousness
who cant you give albuterol to?
cardiac patients(raises HR)
What are nursing considerations to albuterol?
,raises blood sugar (might have to adjust insulin), raises HR
What class of med is salmeterol?
long acting beta 2 agonist
How do you use an inhaler?
have pt fully exhale, have pt take a puff, hold for 10 seconds, if pt takes 2 puffs
wait 1-2 mins between
What are nursing considerations for salmeterol?
check for thrush, rinse mouth after use, check mouth before a meal
Why do people get a spacer with an inhaler?
even out breaths
What class of medications are tiotropium and ipratropium?
respiratory anticholinergics
Is tiotropium long or short acting?
long acting
, Is ipratropium long or short acting?
short acting
What are the side effects of respiratory anticholinergics?
anticholingeric effects (blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation)
Which inhaler gets taken 1st?
bronchodilator (albuterol)
What do you monitor with respiratory anticholinergics?
anticholinergics effects especially in elderly
What class of medication is aminophylline?
methylaxthines
What does aminophylline do?
bronchodilates
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What class of med is albuterol ?
short acting beta 2 agonist
What does albuterol do?
open up airways, bronchodilation
Is albuterol a life saving medication?
yes
What is albuterol side affects?
chest pain, tachycardia, restless, nervousness
who cant you give albuterol to?
cardiac patients(raises HR)
What are nursing considerations to albuterol?
,raises blood sugar (might have to adjust insulin), raises HR
What class of med is salmeterol?
long acting beta 2 agonist
How do you use an inhaler?
have pt fully exhale, have pt take a puff, hold for 10 seconds, if pt takes 2 puffs
wait 1-2 mins between
What are nursing considerations for salmeterol?
check for thrush, rinse mouth after use, check mouth before a meal
Why do people get a spacer with an inhaler?
even out breaths
What class of medications are tiotropium and ipratropium?
respiratory anticholinergics
Is tiotropium long or short acting?
long acting
, Is ipratropium long or short acting?
short acting
What are the side effects of respiratory anticholinergics?
anticholingeric effects (blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation)
Which inhaler gets taken 1st?
bronchodilator (albuterol)
What do you monitor with respiratory anticholinergics?
anticholinergics effects especially in elderly
What class of medication is aminophylline?
methylaxthines
What does aminophylline do?
bronchodilates
