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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Ana Garcia STUDENT NAME______________________________________ Albuterol MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________ CATEGORY CLASS__Bronchodilators _____________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action - relaxation of airway smooth muscle with subsequent bronchodilation Therapeutic Use - used as a bronchodilator to controle and prevent reversible airway obstruction caused by asthma or COPD Complications - nervousness, restlessness, tremor - paradoxical bronchospasm - chest pain, angina, palpitations - GI upset Contraindications/Precautions - contraindicated in patients w/ hypersensitivity to adrenergic amines Interactions - concurrent use w/ other adrenergic agents will have increased adrenergic side effects - use with MAOI inhibitors may lead to hypertensive crisis - may decrease serum Digoxin levels Medication Administration - 2 - 4 mg 3 - 4 xdaily (not to exceed 32mg/day) 4 - 8 mg of extended - release tabs 2 xdaily 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 continues 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 patient in the proper use of the metered dose inhaler or nebulizer - advise patient to rinse mouth w/ water after dose Therapeutic Procedure A7