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