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Medication

Balboa STUDENT NAME Jalen _____________________________________ MEDICATION Albuterol __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ CATEGORY CLASS Bronchodilator ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Relaxation of airway smooth muscle with subsequent bronchodilation.

Therapeutic Use Used as a bronchodilator to control and prevent reversible airway obstruction caused by asthma or COPD.

Complications - Nervousness, restlessness, tremor - Paradoxical bronchospasm - Chest pain, palpitations, angina- GI upset

Medication Administration 2-4mg 3-4 times daily (not to exceed 32mg/day) or 4-8mg of extended-release tablets twice daily.

Contraindications/Precautions Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to adrenergic amines.

Interactions - Concurrent use with other adrenergic agents will have increased adrenergic side effects. - Use with MAOI inhibitors may lead to hypertensive crisis. - May decrease serum Digoxin levels

Nursing Interventions - Assess lung sounds, pulse and BP before administration and during peak of medication. Note sputum produced. - Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm, and hold meds and contact HCP if condition

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Prevention or relief of bronchospasm

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- Instruct patient to take as directed. Do not double doses. - Instruct the patient in the proper use of the metered dose inhaler or nebulizer. - Advise patient to rinse mouth with water after dose...