do

epinephrine,
not increase
other
number
sympathetic
or frequency
bronchodilators,
of inhalations
possible
without
additive
advice efects;
of prescriber
MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepres

Medication/Food Interactions
Client Education

Albuterol or levalbuterol hypersensitivity; congenital long QT syndrome

Contraindications

ulmonary function within 60-90 min after administering drug, monitor lab tests: periodic ABGs, pulmonary fun

ion, tremor, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, convulsions, weakness, headache, hallucinations, palpitations

Adverse Efects

Nursing Interventions

To relieve bronchospasm associated with obstructive airway diseases (lung cancer)

Therapeutic Uses
PHARMALOGICA
L ACTION:

Moderately selective beta2-adrenergic agonist that acts prominently on smooth

muscles of trachea, bronchi, uterus, and vascular supply to skeletal muscle

EXPECTED

MEDICATION Albuterol inhalation b.i.d.

TOPIC DESCRIPTOR

Lung cancer with mestasis to the brain

CONTENT

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER

NAME Shannon Carr

Medication

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE

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ster albuterol inhalation aerosol canister only with the actuator provided, store canisters between 15-30 degre
way resistance, facilitates mucous drainage, and increases vital capacity
Evaluation of Medication
Effectiveness

Medication Administration