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Chapter 5: Bronchodilators




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, Learning Objectives (Slide 1 of 2)
 Define key terms relative  Differentiate
to bronchodilator bronchospasm and
pharmacotherapy. bronchoconstriction.
 Describe the neurologic  Describe three
control of bronchial pharmacologic methods
smooth muscle, including for bronchodilation
the sympathetic and (sympathomimetic,
parasympathetic nerves, anticholinergic, and
their chemical mediators, methylxanthine) and the
and how bronchodilation mode of action of each.
is achieved.
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, Learning Objectives (Slide 2 of 2)
 State the indications,  Describe appropriate
contraindications, adverse techniques for monitoring
reactions, onset of action, the patient’s response to
and dosage range for bronchodilator therapy.
each bronchodilator.
 Recommend appropriate
bronchodilator therapy
for various patient
situations, including drug,
dosage, frequency, and
route of delivery.
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, Airway Anatomy and Physiology (Slide 1 of 2)
 Three layers of the airway:
 Mucosa
 Ciliated cells
 Submucosa
 Bronchial glands
 Smooth muscle
 Capillary network
 Elastic tissue

 Adventitia
 Support of airways
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