Ipratropium

Question 1

Atrovent Class

Answer 1

parasympatholytic/anticholinergic, bronchodilator

Question 2

Atrovent Action

Answer 2

Decreases the action of the PNS by blocking acetylcholine at bronchial smooth muscle receptor sites, causing bronchodilation and reduced respiratory secretions

Question 3

Atrovent Indications

Answer 3

Bronchospasms associated with asthma and COPD

Question 4

Atrovent Contraindications

Answer 4

hypersensitivity; do not administer if patient has already received atropine

Question 5

Atrovent Onset/Durration

Answer 5

Onset: Immediate
Duration: 2 hrs

Question 6

Atrovent Adult dose

Answer 6

0.5 mg nebulized

Question 7

Atrovent Pedi dose

Answer 7

0.25 mg nebulized

Question 8

Atrovent Precautions

Answer 8

use caution in children younger than 12 years old and patients with narrow-angle glaucoma