ATI Medication Template: Albuterol (inhaler) PDF

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Summary

Expected pharmacological action, therapeutic uses, complications, medication administration, contraindications/precautions, interactions, nursing interventions, client educations, evaluation of medication effectiveness....

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Albuterol MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Adrenergics CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Beta 2 adrenergic agonist act by selectively activating beta2 receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation.

Therapeutic Use Bronchodilator to control and prevent reversible airway obstruction caused by asthma or COPD.

Complications -Tachycadia -Angina -Tremors -GI upset -Nervousness -Restlessness -Palpitations

Medication Administration PO: Administer oral medications with meals to minimize gastric irritation. INHALN: Shake the inhaler well and allow at least 1 minute between inhalations of aerosol medications.

Contraindications/Precautions -Pregnancy Risk Category C -Contraindicated in patients who have tachydysrrhthmia. -Use cautiously in patients who has diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, hypertension, and angina.

Interactions

Nursing Interventions -Assess lung sounds, pulse, and BP. -Note sputum. -Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm and hold medication.

-Use beta-adrenergic blockers can negate effects of both medications. -MAOIs and tricyclic antidepressants can increase the risk of tachycardia and angina. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Prevention and/or relief of bronchospasm.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

-Follow instruction on medication use metered dose inhaler, dry powder inhaler, and nebulizer. -Do not exceed prescribed dosages....