Pharmacology of Respiratory
Emergency Medications:Latest
Questions & Answer2025/2026
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Albuterol Names and Class - ANSWER/Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, short acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist
Albuterol Indications - ANSWER/Treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in patients
with reversible obstructive airway disease, treatment of inhaled respiratory irritant
agents, hyperkalemia treatment
Albuterol Contraindications - ANSWER/dysrhythmias, synergistic with other
sympathomimetics
Albuterol Side Effects - ANSWER/tremors, headaches, nervousness, dizziness,
dysrhythmias, chest discomfort, palpitations, nausea/vomiting, and dry mouth.
Albuterol Interactions - ANSWER/TCAs, MAOIs, other sympathomimetics, beta
blockers, diuretics
Albuterol Dosage - ANSWER/Respiratory Distress: 2.5-5 mg via nebulizer or 1-2
inhalations by MDI(90-180 mcg).
Signs of Bronchospasm: 5 mg via nebulizer or 6 puffs via MDI., repeat for ongoing
distress.
Hyperkalemia: 5 mg via nebulizer
Albuterol Duration - ANSWER/Onset: 5-15 minutes
Peak: 30-2 hours
Duration: 3-6 hours
Decadron Name and Class - ANSWER/Dexamethasone
Corticosteroid, adrenal glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory agent.
Decadron Indications - ANSWER/Anaphylaxis, acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma,
AMS, HACE, spinal cord injury, croup, elevated ICP, as an adjunct in the treatment of
shock, COVID
Decadron Contraindications - ANSWER/systemic fungal infection, preterm infants
Decadron Side Effects - ANSWER/Headache, restlessness, nervousness, increased
appetite, insomnia, sodium and water retention, none from a single dose.
Emergency Medications:Latest
Questions & Answer2025/2026
GradedA+
Albuterol Names and Class - ANSWER/Proventil, Ventolin, Proair, Accuneb
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, short acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist
Albuterol Indications - ANSWER/Treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in patients
with reversible obstructive airway disease, treatment of inhaled respiratory irritant
agents, hyperkalemia treatment
Albuterol Contraindications - ANSWER/dysrhythmias, synergistic with other
sympathomimetics
Albuterol Side Effects - ANSWER/tremors, headaches, nervousness, dizziness,
dysrhythmias, chest discomfort, palpitations, nausea/vomiting, and dry mouth.
Albuterol Interactions - ANSWER/TCAs, MAOIs, other sympathomimetics, beta
blockers, diuretics
Albuterol Dosage - ANSWER/Respiratory Distress: 2.5-5 mg via nebulizer or 1-2
inhalations by MDI(90-180 mcg).
Signs of Bronchospasm: 5 mg via nebulizer or 6 puffs via MDI., repeat for ongoing
distress.
Hyperkalemia: 5 mg via nebulizer
Albuterol Duration - ANSWER/Onset: 5-15 minutes
Peak: 30-2 hours
Duration: 3-6 hours
Decadron Name and Class - ANSWER/Dexamethasone
Corticosteroid, adrenal glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory agent.
Decadron Indications - ANSWER/Anaphylaxis, acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma,
AMS, HACE, spinal cord injury, croup, elevated ICP, as an adjunct in the treatment of
shock, COVID
Decadron Contraindications - ANSWER/systemic fungal infection, preterm infants
Decadron Side Effects - ANSWER/Headache, restlessness, nervousness, increased
appetite, insomnia, sodium and water retention, none from a single dose.
