Bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, and mucolytics with inhaler technique and key nursing considerations.
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- What drug class does albuterol belong to?
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Short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA)- What is albuterol primarily used for?
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Quick relief of acute bronchospasm- Name a common cardiovascular side effect of albuterol.
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Tachycardia- Name a common neuromuscular side effect of albuterol.
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Tremor- What drug class does salmeterol belong to?
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Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)- Why should a LABA never be used to treat an acute asthma attack?
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Its onset of action is too slow for rescue relief- What black box warning applies to LABAs used alone for asthma?
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Increased risk of asthma-related death; must be combined with an inhaled corticosteroid- What drug class is ipratropium?
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Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) bronchodilator- How does ipratropium cause bronchodilation?
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It blocks acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, preventing bronchoconstriction- How often is tiotropium typically dosed?
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Once daily- What drug class is theophylline?
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Methylxanthine bronchodilator- Theophylline's therapeutic serum level range is ____.
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10-20 mcg/mL- What common dietary substance should patients on theophylline limit?
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Caffeine- What drug class is fluticasone?
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Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)- What is the mechanism of action of inhaled corticosteroids?
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They reduce airway inflammation
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