Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol:
Classification -
1. ___

Answer 1

Classification -

1. Bronchodilator, beta-2 selective, sympathetic agonist

Question 2

Albuterol:
Action -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 2

Action -

1. Relaxes bronchial and uterine smooth muscle by acting on beta adrenergic receptors.
2. Causes potassium influx into the cell.

Question 3

Albuterol:
Onset of Action -
1. ___

Answer 3

Onset of Action -

1. 5-15 minutes

Question 4

Albuterol:
Duration of Action -
1. ___

Answer 4

Duration of Action -

1. 3-6 hours

Question 5

Albuterol:
Indication -
1. _(List of 4)_
2. \_\_\_
3. \_\_\_

Answer 5

Indication -

1. Wheezing, allergic reactions, asthma, COPD.
2. Suspected hyperkalemia.
3. Crush Injury Syndrome

Question 6

Albuterol:
Contraindication -
1. ___

Answer 6

Contraindication -

1. Hypersensitivity to Albuterol

Question 7

Albuterol:
Use with Caution -
1. \_\_\_
2. \_\_\_
3. \_\_\_
4. \_\_\_

Answer 7

Use with Caution -

1. Patients with cardiovascular disease.
2. Patients taking tricyclics.
3. Elderly patients generally require a lower dose.
4. Beta blockers may blunt effect.

Question 8

Albuterol:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult:
     a. SVN
          i. CHF: \_\_\_

Answer 8

Dosage and Administration -

1. Adult
   a. SVN:
   i. CHF: 2.5 mg in 3 mL NS SVN; may repeat once.

Question 9

Albuterol:
Adverse Reaction -
1. (List of 10)

Answer 9

Adverse Reaction -
1. Tachycardia, Ventricular arrhythmias, Palpitations, Nervousness, Tremor, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Hypertension.

Question 10

Albuterol:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult:
     a. SVN
          i. Asthma/COPD/Allergic reaction:
               a) \_\_\_
               b) \_\_\_

Answer 10

Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult
a. SVN:
i. Asthma/COPD/allergic reaction:
a) Albuterol 2.5 mg with Atrovent 0.5 mg in 3
mL NS via SVN; may repeat combination of
albuterol and Atrovent once.
b) Additional doses of albuterol 2.5 mg in 3
mL NS can be given continuously.

Question 11

Albuterol:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult:
a. SVN
i. Anaphylaxis/Renal Dialysis with
hyperkalemia/Crush Injury: ___

Answer 11

Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult
a. SVN:
i. Anaphylaxis/Renal Dialysis with hyperkalemia/
Crush Injury: 2.5 mg in 3 mL NS SVN can be
given continuously.

Question 12

Albuterol:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult:
a. MDI: ___

Answer 12

Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult
a. MDI: EMT may assist with patient’s own metered
dose inhaler, as indicated to a total of 5 doses;
then call Base Station for medical direction.

Question 13

Albuterol:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: Use \_\_\_ if < \_\_\_.
     a. \_\_\_
     b. \_\_\_

Answer 13

Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: Use blow-by if < 5 years old.
a. Albuterol 2.5 mg with Atrovent 0.25 mg in 3 mL
NS SVN; may repeat once.
b. Additional doses of albuterol 2.5 mg 3 mL can be
given continuously.