Albuterol,accuneb Drug Card

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE Associate Degree Nursing NUR 1230 – Medication Sheet

Client’s initials: Generic & Trade Names, Dose, Route, Frequency albuterol AccuNeb 2.5 mg Solution Via Neb Face Mask Q6h [2-4 mg 3-4 times daily]

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Classification Therapeutic: bronchodilators Pharmacologic: adrenergics

Action Relaxation of airway smooth muscle with subsequent bronchodilation; Bronchodilation

Student: __________________ Date: ___________________

Reason

Side Effects

Nursing Measures

Used as a quickrelief agent for acute bronchospasm and for prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm

nervousness, restlessness, tremor, headache, insomnia, hyperactivity in children, chest pain, palpitations, angina, arrhythmias, hypertension, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, tremor.

Assess lung sounds, pulse, and blood pressure before administration and during peak of medication. Note amount, color, and character of sputum produced; Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm (wheezing). If condition occurs, withhold medication and notify physician or other health care professional immediately

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