Adrenergic Bronchodilators

What are the receptors for Racemic Epinephrine?

• A receptors

• B receptors

• M1 and M2 recptors

• A and B receptors

What equipment is used for inhalation delivery for B-adrenergic bronchodilators?

• Syringe and needle

• SMI, PMDI, DPI

• DPI, MDI, SVN

• Shovel

What adrenergic bronchodilator is used to treat a patient in an ER situation with croup?

• Olodaterol

• Albuterol

• Salmetorol

• Racemic Epinephrine

What are the common side effects of adrenergic bronchodilators?

• Cough and sneezing

• Tachycardia, Tremors, Nervousness

• Bradycardia, Chest tightness, Tremors

• Cough, Tremors, Nervousness

What is the trade name for Salmeterol?

• Brovana

• Proair

• Serevent Diskus

• Performist

Which Long-Acting Beta Agonist is not given as a mono-therapy?

• Arformeterol

• Vilanterol

• Olodaterol

• Levalbuterol

What is a bronchospasm?

• Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

• Narrowing of the bronchial airways in the lungs due to the contraction of the smooth muscles

• Asthma exacerbation

• Narrowing of the alveoli airways in the lungs due to the contraction of the smooth muscles

In catecholamines which route is ineffective when given?

• IP

• IV

• Inhaled

• Orally

Why is the inhalation route of B - adrenergic the preferred method?

• Slow onset, increased side effects, larger doses, not organ specific, painful

• Smells good

• Rapid onset, decreased side effects, smaller doses, delivered to specific organ, painless

• Odorless, colorless, difficult to use, cheap

What is the adult dosage for Albuterol?

• 2.5mg/3ml 1-2 puffs q12-24hr

• 2.5mg/3L 1-2 puffs q4-6hr

• 2.5mg/3ml 1-2 puffs q4-6hr

• 2.5mg/3ml 2-3 puffs q4-6hr