What are some examples of Beta2 adrenergic agonists?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Albuterol
• Formoterol
• Salmeterol
• Terbutaline
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What type of medication is albuterol?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Inhaled (short-acting)
Beta2 adrenergic agonist
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What type of medication is formoterol?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Inhaled (long-acting) Beta2 adrenergic agonist
○ Onset: 1-3 min
○ Duration: 10 hours
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID What type of medication is salmeterol?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Inhaled (long-acting) Beta2 adrenergic agonist
○ Onset: 10-20 min
○ Duration: 12 hours
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What type of medication is terbutaline?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Oral (long-lasting) Beta2 adrenergic agonist
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What is the action of Beta2 adrenergic agonists?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Promote bronchodilation by activating beta2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle.
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What drugs affect beta2 adrenergic agonist activity?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Beta blockers ↓ effects.
• MAOIs ↑ effects. ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID
What is the action of methylxanthines?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation.
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What are examples of methylxanthines?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Aminophylline
• Theophylline
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What type of medication is aminophylline?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Methylxanthines
○ Bronchodilation
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What type of medication is theophylline?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Methylxanthines ○ Bronchodilation
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What is the contraindication of methylxanthines?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Peptic ulcer disease
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What is the action of inhaled anticholinergics?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Muscarinic receptor blocker resulting in bronchodilation.
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What are examples of inhaled anticholinergics?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Ipratropium
• Tiotropium
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What type of medication is ipratropium?
ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Inhaled anticholinergics