1
Q
What are the two major pulmonary drugs you need to know?
A
Terbutaline
Magnesium sulfate
2
Q
What is the indication for terbutaline?
A
Status asthmaticus
3
Q
What is the indications for magnesium sulfate?
A
Torsades de Pointes
Status asthmaticus
Eclampsia
4
Q
What are the side effects of terbutaline?
A
Tachycardia
Pulmonary edema
Tremors
5
Q
What are the side effects of magnesium sulfate?
A
Flushing
Nausea
Hypotension
6
Q
What is the dosing for terbutaline?
A
SubQ = 0.25 mg every 15 min
7
Q
What is the dosing for magnesium sulfate?
A
IV: 2mg over 10 min (status asthmaticus)
8
Q
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