Questions and Answers
What is the generic name of Salmeterol?
Salmeterol
What is the trade name of Salmeterol?
Serevent
What are the indications for Salmeterol?
Reversible airway obstruction, exercise-induced asthma
What is the action of Salmeterol?
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What is the therapeutic class of Salmeterol?
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What is the pharmacologic class of Salmeterol?
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Which of the following are nursing considerations when administering Salmeterol? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Salmeterol (Serevent) Overview
- Generic Name: Salmeterol
- Trade Name: Serevent
Indications
- Used for reversible airway obstruction
- Effective for exercise-induced asthma
Mechanism of Action
- Provides bronchodilation by stimulating beta 2 adrenergic receptors
Classification
- Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilators
- Pharmacologic Class: Adrenergics
Nursing Considerations
- Advise patients to limit excessive use to prevent complications
- Monitor for side effects, including headache, palpitations, tachycardia, abdominal pain, and paradoxical bronchospasm
- Beta blockers may reduce the effectiveness of Salmeterol
- Regularly assess the patient's respiratory status
- Be aware that Salmeterol may increase blood glucose levels
- Instruct patients to use bronchodilators before other inhaled medications for optimal effect
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Test your knowledge on Salmeterol, its trade name Serevent, and its uses in treating airway obstruction and asthma. This quiz covers essential information including its action mechanism and therapeutic class. Perfect for students studying pharmacology or healthcare professionals.
