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| How do Beta - 2 agonists work? |
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Bind to beta 2 receptors causing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation - inhaled route is the preferred route of administration |
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Ventolin HFA or Proventil HFA or ProAir HFA or AccuNeb |
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| Brand name for Levalbuterol |
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| Dosing for levalbuterol MDI |
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| 1 - 2 inhalations Q 4 - 6H |
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| When should MDI medicaitons be primed? |
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Prime prior to first use (3-4 sprays into the air away from face) and again if inhaler has not been used for > 2 weeks |
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HFA and CFC inhalers are a type of MDI inhaler. What is the difference between HFA and CFC inhalers? |
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HFA inhalers have softer, less foreful spray. Patients may experience a different taste and feel a warmer spray than with CFC inhalers (which have been discontinued due to environmental concerns). HFA inhalers need to be cleaned more often as they can clog
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| When to increase maintenance therapy when on a SABA? |
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If using SABA > 2 d/wk, then need to increase maintenance therapy |
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| What is the drug of choice for exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB)? |
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| Short acting beta 2 agonists |
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Statement. Not a question.
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