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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Sather STUDENT NAME Sydney _____________________________________ sulfate MEDICATION Terbutaline __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

2 agonists CATEGORY CLASS Beta ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Prevents and reverses bronchospasm in patients with asthma and reversible bronchospasm

Therapeutic Use Relaxes brochial smooth muscle by stimulating beta 2 receptors

Complications nervousness, tremor, drowsiness, headache, weakness, anxiety, somnolence, insomnia, arrythmias, tachycardia, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth, hypokalemia, dyspnea, palpitations,

Medication Administration Give drug without regard for food. Give subcut. injections in to the side of the deltoid protect drug from light. Don't use if discolored

Contraindications/Precautions Overdose S&S: seizures, angina, hypertension, tachycardia, arrythmias, nervousness, headache, tremors, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, hypokalemia. use cautiously in patient with CV disorders, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or seizure disorders.

Interactions Cardiac glycosides CNS stimulants Diuretics MAO inhibitors Propranolol sympathomimetics

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Patient will be able to breath effectively with no bronchospasms.

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Nursing Interventions drug may reduce the sensitivity of spirometry for the diagnosis of bronchospasm, monitor potassium level, pulmonary function, and CV effects (HR, BP, ECG)

Client Education -ensure patient and caregivers understand the drug's use. -immediately report changes in HR or rhythm, which patient may experience as feeling anxious, palpitations, or a racing heart

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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