Salmeterol (Serevent) Nursing Considerations

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Outline

Generic Name

salmeterol

Trade Name

Serevent

Indication

reversible airway obstruction, exercise induced asthma

Action

bronchodilation through stimulation of beta 2 adrenergic receptors

Therapeutic Class

bronchodilators

Pharmacologic Class

adrenergics

Nursing Considerations

• instruct patient to avoid excessive use
• can cause headache palpitations tachycardia, abdominal pain, paradoxical bronchospasm
• beta blockers and decrease effectiveness
• assess respiratory status
• may increase glucose levels
• always take bronchodialtor first

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Hey guys, let’s take a look at the drug cell meteor also known Aservant. This is an inhalation medication, as you can see here. So the therapeutic class of Omero is a Bronco dilator, and REM. This is how the drug works in the body. The pharmacologic class or its chemical effect is anergic agent. So salmeterol works as a Bronco dilator, stimulating beta two auric receptors. We use salmeterol for reversible airway, obstruct and exercise induced asthma. Some of the side effects that we see with salmeterol are headache, palpitations, tachycardia, and abdominal pain. Let’s take a look at some nursing considerations for salmeterol be sure to assess the patient’s respiratory status. Be aware that beta blockers can decrease the effectiveness of this drug salmeterol may cause increased glucose levels and paradoxical broncho spasms teach the patient that if they have multiple inhaled medications, they always need to take the broncho first and really they should avoid excessive use salmeterol may increase blood glucose levels. So in diabetic patients, they may want to check their blood sugar more frequently. And guys, I have seen this, um, over the years as a nurse, it for salol or Sarah event now go out and be your best self today and as always happy nursing.

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Exam 2

Concepts Covered:

  • Infectious Disease Disorders
  • Infectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Microbiology
  • EENT Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • EENT Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Medication Administration
  • Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
  • Shock
  • Pregnancy Risks
  • Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
  • Integumentary Disorders
  • Upper GI Disorders
  • Urinary Disorders

Study Plan Lessons

Influenza – Flu
Infectious Diseases: Influenza for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Antiviral Agents for Treatment
Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tonsillitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Influenza
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma
Anti-Infective – Antivirals
Pneumonia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Influenza (Flu)
Respiratory Infections Module Intro
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Nasal Disorders
Rheumatic Fever
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatic Fever
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Nursing Considerations
Bronchodilators
Albuterol (Ventolin) Nursing Considerations
Montelukast (Singulair) Nursing Considerations
Salmeterol (Serevent) Nursing Considerations
Corticosteroids
Fluticasone (Flonase) Nursing Considerations
Anti-Infective – Tetracyclines
Alveoli & Atelectasis
Gentamicin (Garamycin) Nursing Considerations
Anti-Infective – Antitubercular
Anti-Infective – Glycopeptide
Acyclovir (Zovirax) Nursing Considerations
Rifampin (Rifadin) Nursing Considerations
Nystatin (Mycostatin) Nursing Considerations
Histamine 1 Receptor Blockers
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Nursing Considerations
Promethazine (Phenergan) Nursing Considerations
Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers
Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Considerations
Asthma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Influenza for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Nursing Considerations
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Agents
Anti-Infective – Antifungals
Isoniazid (Niazid) Nursing Considerations
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Tuberculosis (TB)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tuberculosis
Anti-Infective – Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Asthma (Severe) for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Nursing Care Plan for Nasal Disorders