Albuterol MDI metered dose inhaler Medication PDF

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ATI Medication template on Albuterol Metered Dose Inhaler...

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

MDI"Accuneb, Airomir, Proair, Proventil, Ventolin" MEDICATION Albuterol __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CLASS bronchodilator ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Binds to beta2 adrenergic receptors in airway smooth muscle which results in decreased intracellular calcium and relaxes the muscles.

Therapeutic Use Bronchdilation

Complications nervousness, restlessness, tremor, headache, insomnia, paradoxial bronchospasm, chest pain, palpitations, angina, arrythmia, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, hypocalemia

Contraindications/Precautions - Allergy to medication - cardiac disease - hypertension - Hyperthyroidism - Glaucoma - Diabetes

Interactions - andrenergic agents - MAO inhibitors - Beta blockers - Digoxin - tricyclic antidepressants - K+ loosing diuretics

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Prevention of bronchospasm - Relief of bronchaspasm

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Medication Administration Dosage - Inhalation 2 times every 4-6 hours - 1-2 inhalations 15 minutes before exercise - Asthma attack 4-8 puffs q20 minutes for up to 4 hours, then 1-4 hours PRN

Nursing Interventions - Assess lung sounds, pulse and BP before administration - Monitor pulmonary function before administration and periodically through out - Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm - Monitor serum K+ with high dose nebulizer

Client Education - Take as directed - Contact provider if shortness of breath does not subside\ - Dispense on short ihalation and hold for 10 seconds - Patient must prime dispenser before initial use with 4 sprays - Patient must notify provider of all other medications

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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