Albuterol (WK 3)

Question 1

CLASS?

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic bronchodilator

Question 2

INDICATIONS?

Answer 2

Bronchospasm, hyperkalemia and crush syndrome

Question 3

CONTRAINDICATIONS?

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity, symptomatic tachycardias, cardiac arrythmias and hypertension

Question 4

SIDE EFFECTS?

Answer 4

Tremors, anxiety, dizzy, headache, diaphoresis, angina, palpitations, tachycardia, CNS stimulation and hypertension

Question 5

ACTION?

Answer 5

Selective beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilator causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation with minimal beta 1 or alpha stimulation. Inhibits histamine release reducing mucus secretion and mucosal edema

Question 6

ADULT?

Answer 6

2.5 to 5 mg via NEB

Question 7

PEDI?

Answer 7

<20kg 1.25 mg in 3 mL of NS via NEB
>20kg 2.5 mg in 3 mL of NS via NEB