Week 5 Quiz: NURS180 / NURS 180
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Question:
What is the name brand for albuterol and salmeterol?
Answer:
- albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
- salmeterol (Serevent)
Question:
What is the drug class for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists
,Question:
What is the MOA for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
activate the beta2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle resulting in
bronchodilation
Question:
What is the use for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol (Serevent)?
Answer:
- short-acting beta agonists (albuterol) are used to prevent exercise induced
bronchospasm, treat acute bronchospasm and asthma, and to treat status
asthmaticus
- long-acting beta agonists (salmeterol) are used for long-term control of
asthma
,Question:
What are some complications for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and
salmeterol (Serevent)?
Answer:
- tachycardia
- angina
- nervousness
- restlessness
- anxiety
- tremors
- hypokalemia and hyperglycemia (with prolonged use)
Question:
What are the contraindications for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and
salmeterol (Serevent)?
Answer:
- dysrhythmia
- coronary diseases
- cardiac disease
- hypertension
- hyperthyroidism
- diabetes
, Question:
What are some interactions for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
- Beta blockers will block the effects of this drug
- certain antidepressants can increase the risk of tachycardia
Question:
How do you administer albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
- teach pt how to use a nebulizer or inhaler
- albuterol should be taken before all other inhaled drugs (opens airway)
- SABA's are used for acute attacks only
- LABA's are used for long term control/prevention
- keep a log of usage of SABA's
Question:
What is the name brand for ipratropium?
Answer:
Atrovent
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions with
Correct Answers | Grade A | 100%
Verified - WCU
Question:
What is the name brand for albuterol and salmeterol?
Answer:
- albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
- salmeterol (Serevent)
Question:
What is the drug class for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists
,Question:
What is the MOA for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
activate the beta2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle resulting in
bronchodilation
Question:
What is the use for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol (Serevent)?
Answer:
- short-acting beta agonists (albuterol) are used to prevent exercise induced
bronchospasm, treat acute bronchospasm and asthma, and to treat status
asthmaticus
- long-acting beta agonists (salmeterol) are used for long-term control of
asthma
,Question:
What are some complications for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and
salmeterol (Serevent)?
Answer:
- tachycardia
- angina
- nervousness
- restlessness
- anxiety
- tremors
- hypokalemia and hyperglycemia (with prolonged use)
Question:
What are the contraindications for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and
salmeterol (Serevent)?
Answer:
- dysrhythmia
- coronary diseases
- cardiac disease
- hypertension
- hyperthyroidism
- diabetes
, Question:
What are some interactions for albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
- Beta blockers will block the effects of this drug
- certain antidepressants can increase the risk of tachycardia
Question:
How do you administer albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) and salmeterol
(Serevent)?
Answer:
- teach pt how to use a nebulizer or inhaler
- albuterol should be taken before all other inhaled drugs (opens airway)
- SABA's are used for acute attacks only
- LABA's are used for long term control/prevention
- keep a log of usage of SABA's
Question:
What is the name brand for ipratropium?
Answer:
Atrovent
