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EVCC NURS 130 Exam 1 Questions AndAnswers
SABA (Short Acting Beta Agonist) - - correct answer
✅Pharmacological Actions:
-buterol
Binds to beta 2 adrenergic receptors in airway smooth muscle
activating adenyl cyclase & increase levels of cAMP
Increase cAMP activate kinase which inhibits the phosphorylation
of myosin & decrease intracellular calcium
Medications:
albuterol (airomir)
levalbuterol (xopenex)
Effects:
bronchodilation
relaxation of airway
Administration:
- Inhaled or PO
- Do not give with tricyclic antidepressants or MAO inhibitors
- Administer oral meds w/ meals to minimize GI upset
,EVCC NURS 130 Exam 1 Questions And
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PO Administration:
Onset: 15-30 mm
Peak: 2-3 hours
Duration 4-6+ hours
Inhalation Administration:
Inhale Onset: 5-15 mm
Peak: 60-90 mm
Duration: 3-6 hours
Contradictions/Precautions:
Use cautiously in pt with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, hx.
of seizures, allergies
Side Effects:
tachycardia
hyperglycemia
hypokalemia
tremors, anxiety, dizziness, headache
,EVCC NURS 130 Exam 1 Questions And
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Nursing Considerations:
- amount, color, character of sputum
- monitor pulmonary function tests before & after therapy
- lung sounds, HR, BP
Patient Education:
- instruct pt on how to use inhaler
- if pt misses dose, take it as soon as possible
- have pt rinse mouth w/ water after inhalation to minimize dry
mouth
LABA (Long-acting Beta-adrenoceptor agonist) - - correct answer
✅Pharmacological Actions:
-ol
Produces accumulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)
at beta 2 adrenergic receptors
Binds to active & exo sites of beta 2 adrenergic receptor
Medications:
, EVCC NURS 130 Exam 1 Questions And
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formoterol (foradil)
salmeterol (serevent diskus)
vilanterol (anoro ellipta)
Effects:
- bronchodilation
- reduce irritation & swelling of airways
- improve lung functions
- prevent bronchospasms
Administration:
orally
use w/ caffeine to increase effect
BID 12hr apart
use 30min before exercising
Contradictions/Precautions:
- Do not use if hypersensitive to milk -proteins
- Use cautiously if pt. has cardiovascular disease, seizures
DO NOT USE FOR ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACK
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