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Question:
What are indications for Beta2 receptor agonists
Answer:
Bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis, COPD
Question:
What is a SABA and example of one
Answer:
short acting beta agonist
- Albuterol
,Question:
What is a LABA and example of one
Answer:
Long acting beta agonist
- Salmeterol
-Arformentol
Question:
What is albuterol usually paired with?
Answer:
ipratropium
Question:
What pregnancy class is terbutaline
Answer:
Category B
,Question:
Pharmacokinetics of Levalbuterol
Answer:
Short acting - just over 3 hours up to 6.
Question:
Which inhalers are more selective for Beta2 receptors
Answer:
Long acting
Question:
Precautions and contraindications of inhaled SABAS and LABAS
Answer:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Question:
Is Albuterol safe for children?
Answer:
Yes
, Question:
Black box warnings of LABAs
Answer:
Risk of salmeterol and formoterol outweigh the benefits an should NOT be
used singly in asthma for all ages
Question:
What must a LABA be used in combination with?
Answer:
Inhaled corticosteroid
- Budesonide
Question:
Should LABA's be started in patients with acutely deteriorating asthma?
Answer:
No
- Salmeterol