NUR 3321 EXAM 2 Questions and Correct Answers

SABA (short acting beta agonist) Ans Short acting Bronchodilator (Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist) ALBUTEROL SABA act as asthma "rescue" medications A/R: tachycardia, anxiety, nausea & vomiting *Use bronchodilator inhaler before streriod inhaler LABA (long acting beta agonist) Ans Long acting Bronchodilator (Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist) SALMETEROL LABA used to control asthma daily in conjunction with an inhaled steroid A/R: tachycardia, anxiety, nausea & vomiting *Use bronchodilator inhaler before steriod inhaler Albuterol Ans short acting beta 2 agonist - bronchodilator Salmeterol Ans long acting beta 2 agonist - bronchodilator Combination inhalers Ans Inhaled steriod & long acting beta agonist Budesonide & Formoterol (Symbicort) Fluticasone & Salmeterol (Advair