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What is the functional class of albuterol (Proventil)?
andrenergic Beta-agonist, sympathomemetic, bronchodilator
What is the action of albuterol (Proventil)?
causes broncodilation by acting on pulmonary receptors by increasing levels of cAMP, relaxes smooth muscle, produces bronchodilation, CNS, cardiac stimulation
What are the uses of albuterol (Proventil)?
prevention of exercise-induced asthma, acute bronchospasm, bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis or other REVERSIBLE airway obstruction
What is the therapeutic response of albuterol (Proventil)?
absence of dyspnea, wheezing after 1 hr, improved airway exchange, improved ABGs
What are some priority nursing assessments before giving albuterol (Proventil)?
resp. function, forced epiratory volume, ABGs; lung sounds, HRR, BP, sputum